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Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa, MD

Physiatrist

Wyomissing, PA

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hemtasilpa, Physiatrist in Wyomissing, PA?

    Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wyomissing, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hemtasilpa completed his residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Spinal Cord Injury; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Hemtasilpa is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hemtasilpa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hemtasilpa’s office at (484) 628-2778.

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

    • Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Spinal Cord Injury; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hemtasilpa board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Hemtasilpa speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hemtasilpa typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hemtasilpa 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. Hemtasilpa. 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:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hemtasilpa typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hemtasilpa 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. Hemtasilpa. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Hemtasilpa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hemtasilpa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-2778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hemtasilpa accept in Wyomissing, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Hemtasilpa's office located?

    Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa's Primary Practice

    2802 Papermill Rd

    Wyomissing, PA 19610

    (484) 628-2778

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    Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa's Practice 2

    301 S 7th Ave

    West Reading, PA 19611

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    Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa's Practice 3

    2610 Keiser Blvd

    Wyomissing, PA 19610

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

    Dr. Hemtasilpa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013974237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hemtasilpa?

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

    What is Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa's specialty?

    Dr. Hemtasilpa is a Physiatrist near Wyomissing, PA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hemtasilpa is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Surgical Institute Of Reading, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Pottstown Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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

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    Is Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa accepting new patients in Wyomissing, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hemtasilpa's office at (484) 628-2778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa?

    Please contact Dr. Hemtasilpa's office at (484) 628-2778 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hemtasilpa's office located?

    Dr. Hemtasilpa's offices are located in Wyomissing, PA and West Reading, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa have?

    Dr. Somkiat Hemtasilpa is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.