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Who is Dr. Prapong, Internist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Wijan Prapong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Prapong graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Prapong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prapong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prapong’s office at (503) 669-3900.
Where did Dr. Prapong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Prapong board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Wijan Prapong, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prapong speak?
Dr. Prapong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Prapong typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Prapong 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. Prapong. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Prapong typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Prapong 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. Prapong. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Prapong accept my insurance?
Dr. Prapong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 669-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prapong accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Prapong in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
State of Oregon
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prapong's office located?
What is Dr. Prapong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prapong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184804437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prapong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prapong
What is Dr. Wijan Prapong's specialty?
Dr. Prapong is a Internist near Portland, OR.
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. Wijan Prapong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prapong is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center, Ohsu Hospital - Portland 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 Wijan Prapong accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Wijan Prapong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wijan Prapong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prapong's office at (503) 669-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wijan Prapong?
Please contact Dr. Prapong's office at (503) 669-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wijan Prapong have?
Dr. Wijan Prapong is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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