26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Peterson, Family Medicine Specialist in La Canada Flintridge, CA?
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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Peterson typically 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. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Peterson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Peterson may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Peterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
AllCare Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Peterson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Peterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Peterson's NPI number?A 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