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Dr. Joel Alderson, DO

Wichita, KS

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alderson, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Wichita, KS?

    Dr. Joel Alderson, DO is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Alderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alderson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alderson’s office at (316) 685-8428.

    Where did Dr. Alderson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine

    Is Dr. Alderson board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Alderson, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Alderson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alderson treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Alderson 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. Alderson. 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 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:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Single Live Birth
    • Childbirth
    • One baby born alive
    • Vaginal birth of one baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z370: Single live birth

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Bone Marrow Disorder
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • Hematologic Conditions
    • Diseases of Blood-Forming Organs
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D759: Disease of blood and blood-forming organs, unspecified
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unvaccinated for COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Vaccines
    • No COVID-19 vaccine
    • Never received COVID-19 vaccine
    • Not immunized against COVID-19

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z28310: Unvaccinated for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
    • HPV screening
    • Papillomavirus test
    • Cervical cancer screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1151: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Does Dr. Alderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 685-8428 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alderson accept in Wichita, KS?

    Dr. Alderson in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alderson's office located?

    Dr. Joel Alderson's Primary Practice

    4174 S Oliver St Bldg 174H

    Wichita, KS 67210

    (316) 685-8428

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    Dr. Joel Alderson's Practice 2

    550 N Hillside St

    Wichita, KS 67214

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    Dr. Joel Alderson's Practice 3

    929 N Saint Francis Ave

    Wichita, KS 67214

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

    Dr. Alderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629121686.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alderson?

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

    What is Dr. Joel Alderson's specialty?

    Dr. Alderson is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Wichita, KS. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Alderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Alderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alderson is affiliated with Ascension Via Christi St. Francis 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

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Joel Alderson accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Alderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Alderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alderson's office at (316) 685-8428 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Alderson?

    Please contact Dr. Alderson's office at (316) 685-8428 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Alderson have?

    Dr. Joel Alderson is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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