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Dr. Colby Atkins, MD

Surgeon

Lexington, KY

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. 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 as a 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 a Surgeon like Dr. Atkins typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

      Also known as:

      • End-Stage Kidney Disease
      • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
      • 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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N186: End stage renal disease
      • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

      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

      What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Atkins typically perform?

      As a Surgeon, Dr. Atkins 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

      Also known as:

      • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
      • AV Fistula Surgery
      • Cimino Fistula
      • Vascular Access for Dialysis

      CPT Codes:

      • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
      • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
      • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
      • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

      CPT Codes:

      • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

      Also known as:

      • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
      • AV fistula repair
      • Dialysis graft revision
      • Open AV fistula revision

      CPT Codes:

      • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
      • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
      • Dialysis Access Graft
      • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
      • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

      CPT Codes:

      • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

      Also known as:

      • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
      • Tunneled central line placement
      • Central venous access device insertion
      • Hickman catheter insertion
      • Broviac catheter insertion

      CPT Codes:

      • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

      Also known as:

      • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
      • AV Fistula Creation
      • Basilic Vein Fistula
      • Dialysis Access Fistula
      • Upper Arm AV Fistula

      CPT Codes:

      • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition

      Also known as:

      • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
      • Shoulder Nerve Injection
      • Arm Pain Injection
      • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

      CPT Codes:

      • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

      Does Dr. Atkins accept my insurance?

      Dr. Atkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • H & R Block

      • Humana

      • Medicare

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      Where is Dr. Atkins' office located?

      C100

      1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C100

      Lexington, KY 40504

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      Dr. Colby Atkins' Practice 2

      278 Southland Dr Ste 140

      Lexington, KY 40503

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      What is Dr. Atkins's NPI number?A 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.

      What does a Surgeon do?

      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.

      Is Dr. Colby Atkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Atkins is affiliated with Saint Joseph East, Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Pikeville 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 Dr. 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' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Dr. Colby Atkins?

      Please contact Dr. Atkins' office to schedule an appointment.

      Where is Dr. Atkins' office located?

      Dr. Atkins' office is located in Lexington, KY.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Colby Atkins have?

      Dr. Colby Atkins is certified by the American Board of Surgery.