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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thompson, Family Medicine Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Patrick Thompson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Thompson graduated from University Of California Irvine Medical Center and completed his residency at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office.
Where did Dr. Thompson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University Of California Irvine Medical Center
Is Dr. Thompson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Thompson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?
Dr. Thompson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thompson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thompson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Minor Wound Closure
- Intermediate Wound Stitching
- Surgical Repair of Small Wounds
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Thompson in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CoxHealth
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?
Dr. Patrick Thompson's Primary Practice
24401 Health Center Dr Ste 300
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417938630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson
What is Dr. Patrick Thompson's specialty?
Dr. Thompson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Laguna Hills, 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. Patrick Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Patrick Thompson accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Thompson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Thompson?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Thompson have?
Dr. Patrick Thompson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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