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    Who is Dr. Alten, Pediatrician in Mason, OH?

    Dr. Edward Alten, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mason, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alten’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alten’s office at (513) 246-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Alten speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alten treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alten 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. Alten. 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:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Posture
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Poor Posture
    • Postural Imbalance
    • Stooped Posture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus
    • Enteroviral Stomatitis
    • Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
    • HFMD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified
    • B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    What procedures does Dr. Alten perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alten 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. Alten. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Alten accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 246-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alten accept in Mason, OH?

    Dr. Alten in Mason, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley

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    Where is Dr. Alten's office located?

    Dr. Edward Alten's Primary Practice

    6010 S Mason Montgomery Rd

    Mason, OH 45040

    (513) 246-7000

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    Dr. Edward Alten's Practice 2

    700 Childrens Dr

    Columbus, OH 43205

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    Dr. Edward Alten's Practice 3

    6435 E Broad St

    Columbus, OH 43213

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

    Dr. Alten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598254708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alten?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Alten's specialty?

    Dr. Alten is a Pediatrician near Mason, OH. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Alten to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Alten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Alten is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cincinnati Childrens - Burnet Campus. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Edward Alten accepting new patients in Mason, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Alten is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Alten offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alten's office at (513) 246-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Alten?

    Please contact Dr. Alten's office at (513) 246-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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