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Dr. Nathan Atkinson, MD

Dr. Nathan Atkinson, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Atkinson, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Nathan Atkinson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Atkinson graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Atkinson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atkinson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atkinson’s office.

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

    • Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Atkinson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Atkinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Atkinson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Atkinson typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson. 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 Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Atkinson typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Atkinson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Atkinson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Atkinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Atkinson accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Atkinson's Primary Practice

    1301 Mission St

    Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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    Dr. Nathan Atkinson's Practice 2

    7600 Old Dominion Ct Ste 1

    Aptos, CA 95003

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    Dr. Nathan Atkinson's Practice 3

    2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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

    Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114038064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkinson?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Atkinson's specialty?

    Dr. Atkinson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Nathan Atkinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Atkinson is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Mills-Peninsula 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Nathan Atkinson accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Atkinson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Atkinson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Atkinson?

    Please contact Dr. Atkinson's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?

    Dr. Atkinson's offices are located in Santa Cruz, CA, Aptos, CA, and Mountain View, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Atkinson have?

    Dr. Nathan Atkinson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.