35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Beckstead, Family Medicine Specialist in Altoona, PA?
Where did Dr. Beckstead go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Altoona Hosp, Family Medicine | Altoona Hospital | PCOM/UPMC Altoona Program
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland School of Medicine
Is Dr. Beckstead board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Beckstead is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Beckstead speak?
Dr. Beckstead and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Beckstead typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Beckstead 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. Beckstead. 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:
- 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:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Beckstead typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Donald Beckstead may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Beckstead's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Beckstead accept my insurance?
Dr. Beckstead accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 889-2701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Beckstead accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Beckstead in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Beckstead's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Beckstead affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Beckstead has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Beckstead's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Beckstead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225080526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Beckstead?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Beckstead