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Dr. Johnathan Thygeson, MD

Sacramento, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thygeson, Pediatrician in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Johnathan Thygeson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Thygeson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thygeson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thygeson’s office at (916) 924-8754.

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

      Is Dr. Thygeson board certified as a Pediatrician?

      Yes, Dr. Johnathan Thygeson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

      What languages does Dr. Thygeson speak?

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

      • English
      • Spanish

      What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Thygeson typically treat?

      As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thygeson 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. Thygeson. 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:

      • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
      • Health Checkup
      • Normal Well-Child Checkup
      • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
      • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

      Also known as:

      • Immunization Visit
      • Vaccines
      • Vaccination appointment
      • Shot visit
      • Immunization encounter

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization

      Also known as:

      • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
      • Health Checkup
      • Routine child exam with issues
      • Pediatric checkup with concerns
      • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

      Also known as:

      • General Disorder Screening
      • Health Screening
      • General Health Check
      • Disease Screening
      • Medical Disorder Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

      Also known as:

      • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Vision Screening
      • Hearing Screening
      • Eye and Ear Check-up

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

      Also known as:

      • Developmental Delay Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Child Development Check
      • Developmental Milestones Screening
      • Early Intervention Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

      Also known as:

      • Cough
      • Coughing
      • Persistent cough
      • Chronic cough

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R059: Cough, unspecified

      What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Thygeson typically perform?

      As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thygeson 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. Thygeson. 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:

      • Swallowing Therapy
      • Dysphagia Treatment
      • Feeding Therapy
      • Oral Function Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

      Also known as:

      • Swallowing Function Test
      • Dysphagia Tests
      • Dysphagia Evaluation
      • Oral Swallowing Assessment
      • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
      • Swallowing Study

      CPT Codes:

      • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

      Also known as:

      • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
      • Newborn Circumcision
      • Infant Circumcision
      • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

      CPT Codes:

      • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

      Does Dr. Thygeson accept my insurance?

      Dr. Thygeson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 924-8754 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Thygeson accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

      Top Insurances

      • Blue Shield of California

      • Centene Corporation

      • Cigna Group

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Hill Physicians Medical Group

      • Other Health Care Provider

      • Other TPA

      • State of California

      • Sutter Health

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Thygeson's office located?

      Dr. Johnathan Thygeson's Primary Practice

      755 University Ave

      Sacramento, CA 95825

      (916) 924-8754

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

      Dr. Thygeson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790744704.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thygeson?

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

      What is Dr. Johnathan Thygeson's specialty?

      What does a Pediatrician do?

      A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

      Is Dr. Johnathan Thygeson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Thygeson is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Roseville 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

      When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Johnathan Thygeson accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

      Yes, Dr. Johnathan Thygeson is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Johnathan Thygeson offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Thygeson's office at (916) 924-8754 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Johnathan Thygeson?

      Please contact Dr. Thygeson's office at (916) 924-8754 to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Thygeson's office located?

      Dr. Thygeson's office is located in Sacramento, CA.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Johnathan Thygeson have?

      Dr. Johnathan Thygeson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.