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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plimpton, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Charles Plimpton, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Plimpton graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Maricopa Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Plimpton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plimpton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plimpton’s office at (602) 241-1717.
Where did Dr. Plimpton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maricopa Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Maricopa Med Center | Maricopa Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Az Collage of Medicine | University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plimpton speak?
Dr. Plimpton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Plimpton treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Plimpton 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. Plimpton. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
- Routine pregnancy check-ups
- Standard antenatal care
- Normal pregnancy supervision
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Cesarean Delivery
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- Postpartum Care
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor vaginal tear
- Superficial perineal laceration
- First degree tear after birth
- Moderate vaginal tear
- Second degree tear after birth
- Perineal muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery
- O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Positive Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy
- Confirmed Pregnancy
- Pregnant Result
- Positive HCG Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Prenatal Care
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Plimpton perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Plimpton 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. Plimpton. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
- Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
- Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
- Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
- Laparoscopic Tube Tying
CPT Codes:
- 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy
- Biopsy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Through Vagina
- Vaginal Uterectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervix Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
Also known as:
- Vaginal Vault Suspension
- Vaginal Colpopexy
- Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
- Pelvic Floor Repair
CPT Codes:
- 57283: Colpopexy, vaginal; intra-peritoneal approach (uterosacral, levator myorrhaphy)
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Hormone Pellet Implantation
- Birth Control
- Hormone Replacement Pellets
- Estradiol Pellet Insertion
- Testosterone Pellet Insertion
- Bioidentical Hormone Pellets
CPT Codes:
- 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)
Does Dr. Plimpton accept my insurance?
Dr. Plimpton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 241-1717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plimpton accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Plimpton in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
MedImpact
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Plimpton's office located?
What is Dr. Plimpton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plimpton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891777835.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plimpton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plimpton
What is Dr. Charles Plimpton's specialty?
Dr. Plimpton is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Phoenix, AZ. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Plimpton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Plimpton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plimpton is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Abrazo West Campus 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 Charles Plimpton accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Charles Plimpton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Plimpton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plimpton's office at (602) 241-1717 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Plimpton?
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