Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patten, Internist in Atlanta, GA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Patten?
Dr. Steven Patten, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Patten empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Complex Diagnosis, Diagnostic Problems, Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Patten is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Patten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Meharry Medical College Program A
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Patten board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Patten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patten speak?
Dr. Patten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Patten typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Patten 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. Patten. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Patten typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Patten may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Patten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patten accept my insurance?
Dr. Patten 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. Patten accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Patten in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patten's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Patten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457342693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patten
What is Dr. Steven Patten's specialty?
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.