Dr. Prasong Vassantachart, MD

Fullerton, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Vassantachart, Anesthesiologist in Fullerton, CA?

Dr. Prasong Vassantachart, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Vassantachart graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Vassantachart is fluent in English and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vassantachart’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vassantachart’s office at (714) 871-3280.

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

Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Anesthesiology | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Is Dr. Vassantachart board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Prasong Vassantachart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Vassantachart speak?

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

English
Thai

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vassantachart typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vassantachart 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. Vassantachart. 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:

Cataract
Combined Age-Related Cataract
Cloudy lens
Lens clouding
Eye cloudiness
Cloudy Lens
Lens Opacity
Eye Clouding
Mixed Type Cataract
Multiple Cataract Types

ICD-10 Codes:

H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
H269: Unspecified cataract
H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

Also known as:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Groin Hernia (One Side)
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin
Hiatal Hernia
Hernia of the Diaphragm

ICD-10 Codes:

K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Also known as:

Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing Disorder
Dysphagia
Trouble swallowing
Painful swallowing

ICD-10 Codes:

R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

Also known as:

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
GI Bleeding
Internal Digestive Bleeding
Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

ICD-10 Codes:

K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vassantachart typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Prasong Vassantachart may include:

Please contact Dr. Vassantachart's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Vassantachart accept my insurance?

Dr. Vassantachart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 871-3280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Vassantachart accept in Fullerton, CA?

Dr. Vassantachart in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Kaiser Permanente

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Where is Dr. Vassantachart's office located?

Dr. Prasong Vassantachart's Primary Practice

101 E Valencia Mesa Dr

Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 871-3280

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Dr. Prasong Vassantachart's Practice 2

1124 S Main St Ste 101

Corona, CA 92882

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What hospitals are Dr. Vassantachart affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Vassantachart has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center,San Leandro, CA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center,Vallejo, CA

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

Dr. Vassantachart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659323863.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vassantachart?

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

What is Dr. Prasong Vassantachart's specialty?

Dr. Vassantachart is an Anesthesiologist near Fullerton, CA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Prasong Vassantachart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Vassantachart is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro 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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