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Dr. Richard Compton, DO
Hospitalist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
La Canada, CA
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Who is Dr. Compton, Hospitalist in La Canada, CA?
Dr. Richard Compton, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Canada, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Compton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Compton’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Compton’s office at (435) 851-4140.
What languages does Dr. Compton speak?
Dr. Compton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Compton treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Compton 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. Compton. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R400: Somnolence
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:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Neck Joint Dysfunction
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical spine dysfunction
- Neck segmental dysfunction
- Neck somatic dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse Counseling
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol addiction counseling
- Alcohol dependency treatment
- Alcohol recovery support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7141: Alcohol abuse counseling and surveillance of alcoholic
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Allergic eczema
- Itchy skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Compton perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Compton may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Compton's office.
Does Dr. Compton accept my insurance?
Dr. Compton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (435) 851-4140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Compton accept in La Canada, CA?
Dr. Compton in La Canada, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Compton's office located?
Dr. Richard Compton also offers virtual visits
Dr. Richard Compton's Primary Practice
1109 Foothill Blvd
La Canada, CA 91011
(435) 851-4140
What is Dr. Compton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Compton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215381777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Compton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Compton
What is Dr. Richard Compton's specialty?
Dr. Compton is a Hospitalist near La Canada, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Compton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Compton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Compton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Richard Compton accepting new patients in La Canada, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Compton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Compton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Compton's office at (435) 851-4140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Compton?
Please contact Dr. Compton's office at (435) 851-4140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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