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Dr. Ira Thal, MD

Dr. Ira Thal, MD

West Chester, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thal, Internist in West Chester, PA?

    Dr. Ira Thal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Chester, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thal graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Thal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thal’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thal’s office at (484) 653-1416.

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

    • Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Temple University Hospital | Duke University Medical Center | Temple University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Thal board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Thal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002

    What languages does Dr. Thal speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thal treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Thal 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. Thal. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Thal perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ira Thal may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thal's office.

    Does Dr. Thal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 653-1416 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thal accept in West Chester, PA?

    Dr. Thal in West Chester, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Employers Health Options

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thal's office located?

    Dr. Ira Thal's Primary Practice

    1361 E Boot Rd

    West Chester, PA 19380

    (484) 653-1416

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    Dr. Ira Thal's Practice 2

    255 W Lancaster Ave Ste 202

    Paoli, PA 19301

    (610) 647-5544

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

    Dr. Thal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881621878.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thal?

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

    What is Dr. Ira Thal's specialty?

    Dr. Thal is a Internist near West Chester, PA.

    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. Thal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ira Thal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thal is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital, Riddle Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital 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?

    Explore Internist with 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 Ira Thal accepting new patients in West Chester, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Thal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ira Thal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thal's office at (484) 653-1416 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ira Thal?

    Please contact Dr. Thal's office at (484) 653-1416 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ira Thal have?

    Dr. Ira Thal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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