29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altman, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Modesto, CA?
Where did Dr. Altman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University California
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Altman board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Robert Altman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Altman speak?
Dr. Altman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Altman typically treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Altman 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. Altman. 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:
- Breastfeeding Care
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Care
- Lactation Support
- Nursing Mother Check-up
- Breastfeeding Consultation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z391: Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- False Labor
- Childbirth
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Practice Contractions
- Prodromal Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
What procedures does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Altman typically perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Altman 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. Altman. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Removal (Thermal Ablation)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Thermal Endometrial Ablation
- Uterine Ablation
- Heavy Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 58353: Endometrial ablation, thermal, without hysteroscopic guidance
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Does Dr. Altman accept my insurance?
Dr. Altman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 550-4788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altman accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Altman in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
State of California
Sutter Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Altman affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447200860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altman?
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