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Dr. Peter Macdonald, MD

Canadian Lakes, MI

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Macdonald, Family Medicine Specialist in Canadian Lakes, MI?

    Dr. Peter Macdonald, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Canadian Lakes, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Macdonald graduated from Norwich Medical School and completed his residency at Genesys Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (231) 796-3200.

    Where did Dr. Macdonald go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Genesys Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Dundee, Fac Med/Dent, Dundee, Scotland | Norwich Medical School

    Is Dr. Macdonald board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Macdonald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Macdonald typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Macdonald typically perform?

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

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 796-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in Canadian Lakes, MI?

    Dr. Macdonald in Canadian Lakes, MI 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 Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?

    Dr. Peter Macdonald's Primary Practice

    8354 100th Ave Ste 1

    Canadian Lakes, MI 49346

    (231) 796-3200

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    Dr. Peter Macdonald's Practice 2

    605 Oak St

    Big Rapids, MI 49307

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    Dr. Peter Macdonald's Practice 3

    14755 215th Ave

    Big Rapids, MI 49307

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

    Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699797092.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Macdonald's specialty?

    Dr. Macdonald is a Family Medicine Specialist near Canadian Lakes, MI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Peter Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Macdonald is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Peter Macdonald accepting new patients in Canadian Lakes, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Macdonald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Macdonald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (231) 796-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Macdonald?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (231) 796-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Macdonald have?

    Dr. Peter Macdonald is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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