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Dr. Karl Peterson, MD

La Canada Flintridge, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peterson, Family Medicine Specialist in La Canada Flintridge, CA?

    Dr. Karl Peterson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Canada Flintridge, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Peterson graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Glendale Adventist Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Peterson is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peterson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peterson’s office at (818) 353-8581.

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

    • Residency: Glendale Adventist Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Glendale Adventist Med Center | Glendale Adventist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Peterson board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Peterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Peterson speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Peterson treat?

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

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Stoma Care
    • Bowel Diversion Care
    • Ostomy Bag Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
    • General abnormal tissue test
    • Unspecified organ abnormality
    • Abnormal body system finding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karl Peterson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Peterson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 353-8581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peterson accept in La Canada Flintridge, CA?

    Dr. Peterson in La Canada Flintridge, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Peterson's office located?

    Dr. Karl Peterson's Primary Practice

    2200 Foothill Blvd

    La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011

    (818) 353-8581

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    Dr. Karl Peterson's Practice 2

    824 E Carson St

    Carson, CA 90745

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    Dr. Karl Peterson's Practice 3

    6673 Foothill Blvd

    Tujunga, CA 91042

    (818) 353-8581

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

    Dr. Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912971615.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peterson?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Peterson's specialty?

    Dr. Peterson is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Canada Flintridge, CA. 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. Peterson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karl Peterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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 Karl Peterson accepting new patients in La Canada Flintridge, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Peterson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Peterson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (818) 353-8581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Peterson?

    Please contact Dr. Peterson's office at (818) 353-8581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Peterson have?

    Dr. Karl Peterson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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