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Dr. Christopher Worthen, MD

Clay Center, KS

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    Who is Dr. Worthen, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Clay Center, KS?

    Dr. Christopher Worthen, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Clay Center, KS with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Worthen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Worthen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Worthen’s office at (785) 632-2181.

    Is Dr. Worthen board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Worthen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Worthen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Worthen treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Worthen 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. Worthen. 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:

    • Dementia
    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, 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

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    What procedures does Dr. Worthen perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Worthen 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. Worthen. 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
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Worthen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Worthen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (785) 632-2181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Worthen accept in Clay Center, KS?

    Dr. Worthen in Clay Center, KS 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Worthen's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Worthen's Primary Practice

    609 Liberty St

    Clay Center, KS 67432

    (785) 632-2181

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    Dr. Christopher Worthen's Practice 2

    706 3rd St

    Linn, KS 66953

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

    Dr. Worthen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336347806.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Worthen?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Worthen's specialty?

    Dr. Worthen is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Clay Center, KS. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Worthen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Worthen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Worthen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Clay County Medical Center, Childrens Nebraska. 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Explore Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) 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 Christopher Worthen accepting new patients in Clay Center, KS?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Worthen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Worthen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Worthen's office at (785) 632-2181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Worthen?

    Please contact Dr. Worthen's office at (785) 632-2181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Worthen have?

    Dr. Christopher Worthen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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