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Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson, MD

Portland, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palacios-Helgeson, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palacios-Helgeson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palacios-Helgeson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palacios-Helgeson’s office at (503) 413-5787.

    What languages does Dr. Palacios-Helgeson speak?

    Dr. Palacios-Helgeson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Palacios-Helgeson treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Palacios-Helgeson 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. Palacios-Helgeson. 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:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Cystitis
    • Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain Syndrome)
    • Bladder Pain Syndrome
    • Chronic Bladder Pain
    • Painful Bladder Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3010: Interstitial cystitis (chronic) without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Myoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Painful Sex
    • Sexual Problems in Women
    • Dyspareunia
    • Pain during intercourse
    • Sexual pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N9410: Unspecified dyspareunia

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Leukoplakia
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • White Patches on Vulva
    • Vulvar Keratosis
    • Vulvar Skin Changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N904: Leukoplakia of vulva

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Other Menopause Related Condition
    • Menopause
    • Perimenopausal Issues
    • Menopausal Symptoms
    • Climacteric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N958: Other specified menopausal and perimenopausal disorders

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Endometriosis
    • Endometrial implants
    • Endometrial tissue outside uterus
    • Retrograde menstruation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N809: Endometriosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Partial uterine prolapse
    • Incomplete uterine descent
    • Uterovaginal prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse

    What procedures does Dr. Palacios-Helgeson perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Palacios-Helgeson 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. Palacios-Helgeson. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope
    • Hysteroscopic Exam
    • Diagnostic Uterus Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 58555: Hysteroscopy, diagnostic (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Dilation for Interstitial Cystitis
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Dilation
    • Interstitial Cystitis Treatment
    • Bladder Stretching Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52260: Cystourethroscopy, with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis; general or conduction (spinal) anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Palacios-Helgeson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palacios-Helgeson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 413-5787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palacios-Helgeson accept in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Palacios-Helgeson in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Palacios-Helgeson's office located?

    Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson's Primary Practice

    2222 NW Lovejoy St Ste 304

    Portland, OR 97210

    (503) 413-5787

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    Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson's Practice 2

    2121 NE 139th St Ste 430

    Vancouver, WA 98686

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

    Dr. Palacios-Helgeson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770945172.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palacios-Helgeson?

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

    What is Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson's specialty?

    Dr. Palacios-Helgeson is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Portland, OR. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Palacios-Helgeson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palacios-Helgeson is affiliated with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Leslie Palacios-Helgeson accepting new patients in Portland, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leslie Palacios-Helgeson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palacios-Helgeson's office at (503) 413-5787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leslie Palacios-Helgeson?

    Please contact Dr. Palacios-Helgeson's office at (503) 413-5787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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