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Dr. Ashlen Aggen

Alexander City, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aggen, Family Medicine Specialist in Alexander City, AL?

    Dr. Ashlen Aggen is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexander City, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Aggen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aggen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aggen’s office at (251) 824-4990.

    What languages does Dr. Aggen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Aggen treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aggen 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. Aggen. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89313: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins with Lower Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Ulcer on Lower Leg
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer
    • Left Lower Leg Venous Ulcer
    • Lower Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83018: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
    • I83028: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Ankle
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97312: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Aggen perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aggen 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. Aggen. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Aggen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aggen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 824-4990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aggen accept in Alexander City, AL?

    Dr. Aggen in Alexander City, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Lowes

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Aggen's office located?

    Dr. Ashlen Aggen's Primary Practice

    3316 Highway 280

    Alexander City, AL 35010

    (251) 824-4990

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    Dr. Ashlen Aggen's Practice 2

    1200B Spring Hill Ave

    Mobile, AL 36604

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    Dr. Ashlen Aggen's Practice 3

    13833 Tapia Ave

    Bayou La Batre, AL 36509

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

    Dr. Aggen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033504428.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aggen?

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

    What is Dr. Ashlen Aggen's specialty?

    Dr. Aggen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alexander City, AL. 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. Aggen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ashlen Aggen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aggen is affiliated with Providence Hospital - Mobile, AL 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Ashlen Aggen accepting new patients in Alexander City, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Ashlen Aggen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashlen Aggen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aggen's office at (251) 824-4990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ashlen Aggen?

    Please contact Dr. Aggen's office at (251) 824-4990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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