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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wickremasinghe, Internist in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hanford, CA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wickremasinghe completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wickremasinghe is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wickremasinghe’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wickremasinghe’s office at (559) 410-8404.
Where did Dr. Wickremasinghe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine | Ucsf Fresno Med Educ Program
Medical School: Vinnica Medical University
Is Dr. Wickremasinghe board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wickremasinghe speak?
Dr. Wickremasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Wickremasinghe treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wickremasinghe 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. Wickremasinghe. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Kidney Failure
- Renal Failure
- Kidney Shutdown
ICD-10 Codes:
- N19: Unspecified kidney failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver Function Test
- Liver Disease
- Irregular Liver Function Study
- Unusual Liver Exam
- Liver Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Wickremasinghe perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wickremasinghe's office.
Does Dr. Wickremasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Wickremasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 410-8404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wickremasinghe accept in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Wickremasinghe in Hanford, 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
Centene
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wickremasinghe's office located?
Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe's Primary Practice
808 Vaughn St
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 410-8404
What is Dr. Wickremasinghe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wickremasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164476081.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wickremasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wickremasinghe
What is Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe's specialty?
Dr. Wickremasinghe is a Internist near Hanford, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Wickremasinghe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wickremasinghe is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford, Kaweah Health 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Asela Wickremasinghe accepting new patients in Hanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wickremasinghe's office at (559) 410-8404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asela Wickremasinghe?
Please contact Dr. Wickremasinghe's office at (559) 410-8404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe have?
Dr. Asela Wickremasinghe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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