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Dr. William Ahrens, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahrens, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. William Ahrens, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahrens graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Family Practice. Dr. Ahrens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahrens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahrens’s office at (616) 685-8620.

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

    • Residency: Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Family Practice

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

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

    Yes, Dr. William Ahrens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ahrens speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    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. Ahrens typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Ahrens may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ahrens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ahrens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahrens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 685-8620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahrens accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Ahrens in Grand Rapids, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ahrens' office located?

    Dr. William Ahrens' Primary Practice

    1471 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 201

    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    (616) 685-8620

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    Dr. William Ahrens' Practice 2

    250 Cherry St SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Dr. William Ahrens' Practice 3

    10047 Crossroad Ct SE

    Caledonia, MI 49316

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

    Dr. Ahrens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417994088.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahrens?

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

    What is Dr. William Ahrens's specialty?

    Dr. Ahrens is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Rapids, 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. William Ahrens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahrens is affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 William Ahrens accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. William Ahrens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Ahrens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahrens's office at (616) 685-8620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Ahrens?

    Please contact Dr. Ahrens's office at (616) 685-8620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Ahrens have?

    Dr. William Ahrens is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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