Who is Dr. Pfister, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Wilsonville, OR?
Dr. Michael Pfister, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Wilsonville, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Pfister completed his residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery.
Dr. Pfister is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pfister’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pfister’s office at (503) 612-0498.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Pfister?
Dr. Michael Pfister, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Pfister empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicocele, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Wilsonville/OR community, Dr. Pfister is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Pfister go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Diagnostic Radiology; Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, General Surgery
Is Dr. Pfister board certified in Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pfister, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Pfister speak?
Dr. Pfister and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pfister treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Pfister diagnoses, treats, and manages
a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized
insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated
by Dr. Pfister. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience
and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
Cirrhosis
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
Liver scarring
End-stage liver disease
Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
Pleural Effusion
Pleural Disorder
Fluid in lungs
Water on the lung
Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
Vascular Access Device Management
Vascular Access Care
Port Management
Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
Single Lung Nodule
Lung Disease
Unusual Lung Scan Results
Atypical Lung Imaging
Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
Lung Spot
Pulmonary Nodule
Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
Chronic Pulmonary Edema
Lung Disease
Long-term Fluid in Lungs
Persistent Lung Congestion
Chronic Lung Fluid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
J811: Chronic pulmonary edema
Also known as:
Secondary Bone Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic bone cancer
Cancer spread to bone
Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
Displaced nephrostomy catheter
Nephrostomy tube moved
Kidney catheter dislodged
Nephrostomy catheter out of place
Moved kidney drainage tube
ICD-10 Codes:
T83022A: Displacement of nephrostomy catheter, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Pfister perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Pfister performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pfister. It provides insight
into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters
from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
Gastrostomy Tube Change
Cecostomy Tube Replacement
Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
Lung or Chest Biopsy
Liver Biopsy (Needle)
Kidney Biopsy
Muscle Needle Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Deep Bone Biopsy
Biopsy
Ultrasound
Percutaneous lung biopsy
Mediastinum core needle biopsy
Image-guided lung biopsy
Percutaneous liver biopsy
Needle liver sample
Liver tissue biopsy
Liver needle aspiration
Renal biopsy
Percutaneous kidney biopsy
Needle kidney biopsy
Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
Muscle Tissue Sample
FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
Image-Guided Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
First Lesion Biopsy
Needle Bone Biopsy
Trocar Bone Biopsy
Vertebral Body Biopsy
Femur Biopsy
CPT Codes:
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Removal
IVC Filter Retrieval
Endovascular Filter Removal
Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
Biopsy
Bone Marrow Tests
Bone Marrow Exam
Bone Marrow Sample Collection
Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
Biopsy
Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
Thoracentesis
Pleural Fluid Aspiration
Lung Tap
Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
Nephrostomy tube exchange
Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
Kidney drainage tube replacement
Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
Bladder Tube Replacement
Suprapubic Catheter Change
Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple
Also known as:
Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
Suprapubic catheter insertion
Bladder drainage tube placement
Percutaneous bladder catheter
CPT Codes:
51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
Also known as:
Guided Lumbar Puncture
Guided Spinal Tap
Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
CT Guided Spinal Tap
Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Pfister accept my insurance?
Dr. Pfister accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 612-0498 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pfister accept in Wilsonville, OR?
Dr. Pfister in Wilsonville, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Pfister's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pfister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629138409.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pfister?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pfister
What is Dr. Michael Pfister's specialty?
Dr. Pfister is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Wilsonville, OR.
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Pfister to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Pfister affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pfister is affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through
a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise.
The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
top 25% nationwide.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Pfister accepting new patients in Wilsonville, OR?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pfister is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pfister offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pfister's office at (503) 612-0498 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pfister?
Please contact Dr. Pfister's office at (503) 612-0498 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Pfister have?
Dr. Michael Pfister is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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