43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shotts, Family Medicine Specialist in Paragould, AR?
Dr. Culber Shotts, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Paragould, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Shotts graduated from UNIVERSITY OF AR COLL OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Area Health Educ Center Ft Smith. Dr. Shotts is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shotts’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shotts’s office at (870) 239-8503.
Where did Dr. Shotts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Area Health Educ Center Ft Smith
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine | UNIVERSITY OF AR COLL OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Shotts speak?
Dr. Shotts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shotts typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shotts 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. Shotts. 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 with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shotts typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shotts 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. Shotts. 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:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Shotts accept my insurance?
Dr. Shotts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (870) 239-8503 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shotts accept in Paragould, AR?
Dr. Shotts in Paragould, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shotts' office located?
Dr. Culber Shotts' Primary Practice
4000 Linwood Dr Ste A
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-8503
What is Dr. Shotts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shotts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427011410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shotts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shotts
What is Dr. Culber Shotts's specialty?
Dr. Shotts is a Family Medicine Specialist near Paragould, AR.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Culber Shotts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shotts is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center 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
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Is Culber Shotts accepting new patients in Paragould, AR?
No, Dr. Culber Shotts is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Culber Shotts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shotts's office at (870) 239-8503 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Culber Shotts?
Please contact Dr. Shotts's office at (870) 239-8503 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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