CA
35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atkins, Surgeon in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Atkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atkins’s office.
Where did Dr. Atkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Atkins board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Colby Atkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Atkins speak?
Dr. Atkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atkins treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Atkins 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. Atkins. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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
Which procedures does Dr. Atkins perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Colby Atkins may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atkins' office.
Does Dr. Atkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Atkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atkins accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Atkins in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Atkins' office located?
What is Dr. Atkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457358863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atkins
What is Dr. Colby Atkins's specialty?
Dr. Atkins is a Surgeon near Lexington, KY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Atkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Colby Atkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atkins is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky 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
Where can I learn more about Surgeon?
Explore Surgeon with 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 Colby Atkins accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Colby Atkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colby Atkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colby Atkins?
Please contact Dr. Atkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Colby Atkins have?
Dr. Colby Atkins is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Other Surgeon Near Lexington, KY
RD
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Rebecca Douglass, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Lexington, KY
HD
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Helena Do, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Lexington, KY
JH
Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Jason Harris, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He is board certified.
Lexington, KY