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Dr. James Ladd, MD

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ladd, Family Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. James Ladd, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ladd graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ladd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ladd’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ladd’s office at (828) 258-1188.

    Where did Dr. Ladd go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Ladd board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Ladd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ladd speak?

    Dr. Ladd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ladd treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ladd 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. Ladd. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Ladd perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Ladd may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ladd's office.

    Does Dr. Ladd accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ladd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-1188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ladd accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Ladd in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ladd's office located?

    Dr. James Ladd's Primary Practice

    147 Asheland Ave

    Asheville, NC 28801

    (828) 258-1188

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    What is Dr. Ladd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ladd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790771244.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ladd?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ladd

    What is Dr. James Ladd's specialty?

    Dr. Ladd is a Family Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC. 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. Ladd to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Ladd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ladd is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 James Ladd accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James Ladd is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Ladd offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ladd's office at (828) 258-1188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Ladd?

    Please contact Dr. Ladd's office at (828) 258-1188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Ladd have?

    Dr. James Ladd is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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