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Who is Dr. Pennington, Family Medicine Specialist in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Michele Pennington is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pueblo, CO. She is board certified. Dr. Pennington graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine. Dr. Pennington is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennington’s office at (719) 543-8711.
Where did Dr. Pennington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pennington speak?
Dr. Pennington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pennington treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the anus and rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of anus
- Rectal and anal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C218: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of rectum, anus and anal canal
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Broken Left Hand
- Fractures
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Left Hand Fracture
- Broken Bone in Hand
- Hand Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6292XB: Unspecified fracture of left hand, initial encounter for open fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Pennington perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michele Pennington may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pennington's office.
Does Dr. Pennington accept my insurance?
Dr. Pennington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 543-8711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pennington accept in Pueblo, CO?
Dr. Pennington in Pueblo, 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
Colorado Access
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pennington's office located?
Dr. Michele Pennington's Primary Practice
300 Colorado Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 543-8711
What is Dr. Pennington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275624850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pennington
What is Dr. Michele Pennington's specialty?
Dr. Pennington is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pueblo, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Pennington to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michele Pennington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pennington is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Michele Pennington accepting new patients in Pueblo, CO?
Yes, Dr. Michele Pennington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michele Pennington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (719) 543-8711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michele Pennington?
Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (719) 543-8711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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