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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Roberts, Internist in Ridgecrest, CA?
Dr. Douglas Roberts, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ridgecrest, CA. Dr. Roberts graduated from University of PA School of Medicine and completed his residency at Los Angeles County-U S C Medical Center. Dr. Roberts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Roberts’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Roberts’s office at (760) 446-4571.
Where did Dr. Roberts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Los Angeles County-U S C Medical Center
Medical School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv | Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | University of PA School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Roberts speak?
Dr. Roberts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Roberts typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Roberts 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. Roberts. 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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Roberts typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Roberts 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. Roberts. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Simple Repair of Skin Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
- Suture of Superficial Wound
- Skin Laceration Repair
- Wound Closure
- Wounds and Injuries Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Does Dr. Roberts accept my insurance?
Dr. Roberts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 446-4571 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Roberts accept in Ridgecrest, CA?
Dr. Roberts in Ridgecrest, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Roberts' office located?
Dr. Douglas Roberts' Primary Practice
900 N Heritage Dr Ste E
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-4571
What is Dr. Roberts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Roberts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508869926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Roberts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Roberts
What is Dr. Douglas Roberts's specialty?
Dr. Roberts is a Internist near Ridgecrest, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Douglas Roberts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Roberts is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Douglas Roberts accepting new patients in Ridgecrest, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Roberts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Roberts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Roberts's office at (760) 446-4571 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Roberts?
Please contact Dr. Roberts's office at (760) 446-4571 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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