22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wales, Family Medicine Specialist in Durango, CO?
Dr. Dennis Wales, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Durango, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Wales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wales’s office at (970) 375-7927.
Is Dr. Wales board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Wales, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wales speak?
Dr. Wales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wales typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wales 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. Wales. 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 here.
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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
- Blood
- RBC Disorders
- Atypical Red Blood Cells
- Blood Cell Irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wales typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Wales may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Wales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wales accept my insurance?
Dr. Wales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 375-7927 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wales accept in Durango, CO?
Dr. Wales in Durango, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Fidelity
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wales' office located?
Dr. Dennis Wales' Primary Practice
810 E 3rd St Unit 201
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 375-7927
What is Dr. Wales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376650408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wales
What is Dr. Dennis Wales's specialty?
Dr. Wales is a Family Medicine Specialist near Durango, CO.
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 this Dr. Dennis Wales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wales is affiliated with Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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 Dennis Wales accepting new patients in Durango, CO?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Wales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Wales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wales's office at (970) 375-7927 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Wales?
Please contact Dr. Wales's office at (970) 375-7927 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Wales have?
Dr. Dennis Wales is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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