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Dr. Valerie Scholten, MD

Scottsdale, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scholten, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Valerie Scholten, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Scholten graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Scholten is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scholten’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scholten’s office at (602) 466-1111.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University of Nebraska Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine | University of Arizona, College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Scholten board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Scholten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Scholten speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Scholten treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Scholten 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. Scholten. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine pregnancy check-ups
    • Standard antenatal care
    • Normal pregnancy supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Group B Strep Carrier During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Infection and Pregnancy
    • GBS during labor
    • Streptococcus B complicating delivery
    • Maternal GBS during birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99824: Streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
    • Antenatal Dating Scan
    • Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
    • Due Date Confirmation Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates

    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:

    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    What procedures does Dr. Scholten perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Scholten 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. Scholten. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Does Dr. Scholten accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scholten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 466-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scholten accept in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Dr. Scholten in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Easy Choice Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scholten's office located?

    Dr. Valerie Scholten's Primary Practice

    5533 E Bell Rd Ste 103

    Scottsdale, AZ 85254

    (602) 466-1111

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    Dr. Valerie Scholten's Practice 2

    1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 361

    Oro Valley, AZ 85755

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

    Dr. Scholten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295846095.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scholten?

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

    What is Dr. Valerie Scholten's specialty?

    Dr. Scholten is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Scottsdale, AZ. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Scholten to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Valerie Scholten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scholten is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Valleywise Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Valerie Scholten accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Valerie Scholten is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valerie Scholten offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scholten's office at (602) 466-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valerie Scholten?

    Please contact Dr. Scholten's office at (602) 466-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Valerie Scholten have?

    Dr. Valerie Scholten is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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