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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poysophon, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Poysophon Poysophon is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Poysophon is fluent in English, Spanish, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poysophon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poysophon’s office.
What languages does Dr. Poysophon speak?
Dr. Poysophon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Thai
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Poysophon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Poysophon 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. Poysophon. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
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
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Poysophon typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Poysophon Poysophon may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Poysophon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Poysophon accept my insurance?
Dr. Poysophon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poysophon accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Poysophon in Walnut Creek, CA 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 Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Poysophon's office located?
What is Dr. Poysophon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poysophon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902250194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poysophon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poysophon
What is Dr. Poysophon Poysophon's specialty?
Dr. Poysophon is a Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Poysophon Poysophon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poysophon is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland 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 Poysophon Poysophon accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Poysophon Poysophon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poysophon Poysophon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poysophon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poysophon Poysophon?
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1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596