
37 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Atkinson, Internist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Atkinson graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Atkinson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atkinson’s office at (352) 376-1611.
Where did Dr. Atkinson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of West Indies- Fac Med Sci- Kingston- Jamaica | University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Atkinson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Atkinson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Atkinson speak?
Dr. Atkinson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Atkinson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Atkinson 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. Atkinson. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Atkinson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Atkinson 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. Atkinson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Atkinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Atkinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 376-1611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atkinson accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Atkinson in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
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Where is Dr. Atkinson's office located?
Dr. Ralph Atkinson's Primary Practice
1601 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-1611
What is Dr. Atkinson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atkinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962482844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atkinson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atkinson
What is Dr. Ralph Atkinson's specialty?
Dr. Atkinson is a Internist near Gainesville, FL.
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.