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Who is Dr. Atherton-Staples, Family Medicine Specialist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Atherton-Staples is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atherton-Staples’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atherton-Staples’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Atherton-Staples?
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Atherton-Staples empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hypertension, Primary Care, Sleep Disorders, Weight Management, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kennesaw/GA community, Dr. Atherton-Staples is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Atherton-Staples speak?
Dr. Atherton-Staples and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atherton-Staples treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Atherton-Staples 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. Atherton-Staples. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Atherton-Staples perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atherton-Staples' office.
Does Dr. Atherton-Staples accept my insurance?
Dr. Atherton-Staples accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atherton-Staples accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Atherton-Staples in Kennesaw, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Assurant
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Atherton-Staples' office located?
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples also offers virtual visits
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples' Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples' Practice 3
1328 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE
Cartersville, GA 30120
What is Dr. Atherton-Staples's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atherton-Staples's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780063339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atherton-Staples?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atherton-Staples
What is Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples's specialty?
Dr. Atherton-Staples is a Family Medicine Specialist near Kennesaw, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Atherton-Staples to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Atherton-Staples is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Wellstar Paulding Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emma Atherton-Staples accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emma Atherton-Staples offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atherton-Staples's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emma Atherton-Staples?
Please contact Dr. Atherton-Staples's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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