Dr. Thomas Pitchford, MD
Gold Beach, OR
37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitchford, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Gold Beach, OR?
Dr. Thomas Pitchford, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Gold Beach, OR. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Pitchford graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Pitchford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitchford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitchford’s office at (541) 247-3000.
Where did Dr. Pitchford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
What languages does Dr. Pitchford speak?
Dr. Pitchford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Pitchford typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Pitchford 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. Pitchford. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Pitchford typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Pitchford may include:
Please contact Dr. Pitchford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pitchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitchford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 247-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitchford accept in Gold Beach, OR?
Dr. Pitchford in Gold Beach, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advanced Health
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Oregon
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pitchford's office located?
What is Dr. Pitchford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitchford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164446589.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitchford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitchford
What is Dr. Thomas Pitchford's specialty?
Dr. Pitchford is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Gold Beach, OR.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Thomas Pitchford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitchford is affiliated with Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Riverbend 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Thomas Pitchford accepting new patients in Gold Beach, OR?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Pitchford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Pitchford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitchford's office at (541) 247-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Pitchford?
Please contact Dr. Pitchford's office at (541) 247-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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