41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahrens, Family Medicine Specialist in Guthrie Center, IA?
Where did Dr. Ahrens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hinsdale Hosp, Family Medicine | Hinsdale Hosp San | Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ahrens board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Ahrens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahrens speak?
Dr. Ahrens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahrens typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ahrens 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. Ahrens. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ahrens typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Ahrens may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Ahrens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahrens accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahrens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 332-2365 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahrens accept in Guthrie Center, IA?
Dr. Ahrens in Guthrie Center, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Ahrens' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ahrens affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ahrens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahrens's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahrens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891754941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahrens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahrens