40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carls, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Jeffrey Carls, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Havasu City, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Carls graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Scottsdale Hlthcare-Osborn, Family Medicine. Dr. Carls is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carls’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carls’s office at (928) 855-1550.
Where did Dr. Carls go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scottsdale Hlthcare-Osborn, Family Medicine | Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Program
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine
Is Dr. Carls board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Carls, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carls speak?
Dr. Carls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carls typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carls 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. Carls. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Unspecified Heart Condition
- Atypical Heart Problem
- Rare Heart Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carls typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carls 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. Carls. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Does Dr. Carls accept my insurance?
Dr. Carls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 855-1550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carls accept in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Dr. Carls in Lake Havasu City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Carls' office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Carls' Primary Practice
1720 Mesquite Ave Ste 202
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 855-1550
What is Dr. Carls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871511295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carls
What is Dr. Jeffrey Carls's specialty?
Dr. Carls is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Havasu City, AZ.
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. Jeffrey Carls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carls is affiliated with Havasu Regional Medical Center, Kingman Regional 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
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 Jeffrey Carls accepting new patients in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Carls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Carls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carls's office at (928) 855-1550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Carls?
Please contact Dr. Carls's office at (928) 855-1550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Carls have?
Dr. Jeffrey Carls is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>