Dr. James Peterson, MD
Salt Lake City, UT
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peterson, Obstetrician in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. James Peterson, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Peterson graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Ne Med Center. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peterson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office at (801) 365-1032.
Where did Dr. Peterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Ne Med Center
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Peterson board certified as an Obstetrician?
Yes, Dr. James Peterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?
Dr. Peterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Obstetrician like Dr. Peterson typically treat?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- 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
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
What procedures does an Obstetrician like Dr. Peterson typically perform?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 365-1032 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Peterson in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?
Dr. James Peterson's Primary Practice
2295 S Foothill Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
(801) 365-1032
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316962442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Peterson
What is Dr. James Peterson's specialty?
Dr. Peterson is a Obstetrician near Salt Lake City, UT.
What does an Obstetrician do?
A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being.
Is this Dr. James Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Lds 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
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Is James Peterson accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. James Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Peterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (801) 365-1032 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Peterson?
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (801) 365-1032 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Peterson have?
Dr. James Peterson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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