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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Clarkston, Internist in West Plains, MO?
Dr. Kendell Clarkston, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Plains, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Clarkston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clarkston’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clarkston’s office at (417) 469-5124.
Is Dr. Clarkston board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kendell Clarkston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Clarkston speak?
Dr. Clarkston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Clarkston treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Clarkston 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. Clarkston. 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:
- Dementia
- Dementia with Agitation
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Agitated dementia
- Restlessness in dementia
- Behavioral problems with dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03911: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Clarkston perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Clarkston 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. Clarkston. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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
Does Dr. Clarkston accept my insurance?
Dr. Clarkston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 469-5124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Clarkston accept in West Plains, MO?
Dr. Clarkston in West Plains, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
OptumRx
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Clarkston's office located?
Dr. Kendell Clarkston's Primary Practice
1100 N Kentucky Ave
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 469-5124
What is Dr. Clarkston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Clarkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922116284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clarkston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clarkston
What is Dr. Kendell Clarkston's specialty?
Dr. Clarkston is a Internist near West Plains, MO.
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. Clarkston to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kendell Clarkston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Clarkston is affiliated with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's East 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?
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Is Kendell Clarkston accepting new patients in West Plains, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kendell Clarkston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kendell Clarkston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Clarkston's office at (417) 469-5124 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kendell Clarkston?
Please contact Dr. Clarkston's office at (417) 469-5124 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kendell Clarkston have?
Dr. Kendell Clarkston is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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