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Dr. Scott Atkins, MD

Rancho Mirage, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Atkins, Neuroradiologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Scott Atkins, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Atkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atkins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atkins’s office at (619) 543-6222.

    What languages does Dr. Atkins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Atkins typically treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Atkins 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. Atkins. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Atkins typically perform?

    As a Neuroradiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Atkins may include:

    Please contact Dr. Atkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Atkins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Atkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Atkins accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Atkins in Rancho Mirage, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Atkins' office located?

    Dr. Scott Atkins' Primary Practice

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    (619) 543-6222

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    Mc 0834

    200 W Arbor Dr # 834

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Atkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164712576.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkins?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Atkins's specialty?

    Dr. Atkins is a Neuroradiologist near Rancho Mirage, CA.

    What does a Neuroradiologist do?

    A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children.

    Is this Dr. Scott Atkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Atkins is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neuroradiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neuroradiologist. 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 Scott Atkins accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Atkins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Atkins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Atkins's office at (619) 543-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Atkins?

    Please contact Dr. Atkins's office at (619) 543-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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