Dr. Christopher Worthen, MD
Clay Center, KS
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. Dr. Worthen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Worthen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Worthen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Worthen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
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. 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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