22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aitken, Family Medicine Specialist in Patterson, CA?
Dr. Colleen Aitken, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Patterson, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Aitken is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitken’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aitken’s office at (470) 239-3651.
Is Dr. Aitken board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Colleen Aitken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aitken speak?
Dr. Aitken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Aitken typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aitken 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. Aitken. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Aitken typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Aitken 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. Aitken. 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:
- Vision Screening
- Visual Acuity Test
- Eye Chart Test
- Bilateral Vision Screening
CPT Codes:
- 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral
Also known as:
- Hearing Screening Test
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Pure Tone Air Screening
- Basic Hearing Test
- Audiometry Screening
- Adult Hearing Test
CPT Codes:
- 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only
Does Dr. Aitken accept my insurance?
Dr. Aitken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (470) 239-3651 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aitken accept in Patterson, CA?
Dr. Aitken in Patterson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Aitken's office located?
What is Dr. Aitken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aitken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811995293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aitken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aitken
What is Dr. Colleen Aitken's specialty?
Dr. Aitken is a Family Medicine Specialist near Patterson, CA.
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. Colleen Aitken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aitken is affiliated with Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto 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
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Is Colleen Aitken accepting new patients in Patterson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Colleen Aitken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Colleen Aitken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (470) 239-3651 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Colleen Aitken?
Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (470) 239-3651 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Colleen Aitken have?
Dr. Colleen Aitken is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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