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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 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Compton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Compton’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Compton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Overweight
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Compton typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Compton may include:
Please contact Dr. Compton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 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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