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Dr. Gwen Thompson, MD

West Fargo, ND

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thompson, Critical Care Internist in West Fargo, ND?

    Dr. Gwen Thompson, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in West Fargo, ND with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thompson graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (701) 364-8000.

    Where did Dr. Thompson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?

    Dr. Thompson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Lung Function Test
    • Lung Disease
    • Irregular Pulmonary Function Study
    • Unusual Breathing Test
    • Lung Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R942: Abnormal results of pulmonary function studies

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Thompson perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gwen Thompson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thompson's office.

    Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 364-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thompson accept in West Fargo, ND?

    Dr. Thompson in West Fargo, ND accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • NTCA

    • PrimeWest Health

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    Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?

    Dr. Gwen Thompson's Primary Practice

    1220 Sheyenne St

    West Fargo, ND 58078

    (701) 364-8000

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    Dr. Gwen Thompson's Practice 2

    1720 University Dr S

    Fargo, ND 58103

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    Dr. Gwen Thompson's Practice 3

    5225 23rd Ave S

    Briarwood, ND 58104

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    What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467891267.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson

    What is Dr. Gwen Thompson's specialty?

    Dr. Thompson is a Critical Care Internist near West Fargo, ND. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gwen Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo 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

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

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    Is Gwen Thompson accepting new patients in West Fargo, ND?

    Yes, Dr. Gwen Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gwen Thompson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (701) 364-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gwen Thompson?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (701) 364-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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