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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Compton, Family Medicine Specialist in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Christopher Compton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cape Girardeau, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Compton completed his residency at Mercy Family Medicine. Dr. Compton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Compton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Compton’s office at (573) 332-6000.
Where did Dr. Compton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Compton speak?
Dr. Compton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Compton treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Compton 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. Compton. 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.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Which procedures does Dr. Compton perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Compton may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Compton's office.
Does Dr. Compton accept my insurance?
Dr. Compton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 332-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Compton accept in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Dr. Compton in Cape Girardeau, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Compton's office located?
Dr. Christopher Compton's Primary Practice
150 S Mount Auburn Rd Ste 418
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 332-6000
What is Dr. Compton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Compton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174567176.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Compton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Compton
What is Dr. Christopher Compton's specialty?
Dr. Compton is a Family Medicine Specialist near Cape Girardeau, MO. 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. Contact Dr. Compton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Compton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Compton is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, Saint Francis Medical Center - Cape Girardeau, MO, St. Bernards Medical Center 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
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Is Christopher Compton accepting new patients in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Compton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Compton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Compton's office at (573) 332-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Compton?
Please contact Dr. Compton's office at (573) 332-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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