Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patton, Internist in Opelika, AL?
Where did Dr. Patton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greenville Hosp System, General Surgery; Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of South Alabama Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Patton board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Patton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Patton speak?
Dr. Patton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Patton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Patton 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. Patton. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Patton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Patton may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Patton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patton accept my insurance?
Dr. Patton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 595-4674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patton accept in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Patton in Opelika, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Patton's office located?
Dr. Robert Patton's Primary Practice
121 N 20th St Ste 6
Opelika, AL 36801
(706) 595-4674
What hospitals are Dr. Patton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831288901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patton
What is Dr. Robert Patton's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.