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Dr. Brian Flowers, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Flowers, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Brian Flowers, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Flowers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flowers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flowers’s office at (205) 815-4777.

    What languages does Dr. Flowers speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Flowers typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Flowers 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. Flowers. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Flowers typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Flowers 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. Flowers. 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:

    • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Injection Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Sclerosing
    • Chemical Ablation of Veins

    CPT Codes:

    • 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Does Dr. Flowers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Flowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 815-4777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Flowers accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Flowers in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?

    Dr. Brian Flowers' Primary Practice

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 300

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (205) 815-4777

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    Dr. Brian Flowers' Practice 2

    74 Plaza Dr Ste 2B

    Pell City, AL 35125

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    What hospitals are Dr. Flowers affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Flowers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ascension St. Vincents East,Birmingham, AL
    Ascension St. Vincents St. Clair,Pell City, AL
    Ascension St. Vincents Blount,Oneonta, AL
    Elmore Community Hospital,Wetumpka, AL

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

    Dr. Flowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013129105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flowers?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Flowers's specialty?

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

    Is Dr. Brian Flowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Flowers is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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 Dr. Brian Flowers accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Flowers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Flowers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Flowers' office at (205) 815-4777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Flowers?

    Please contact Dr. Flowers' office at (205) 815-4777 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?

    Dr. Flowers' offices are located in Birmingham, AL and Pell City, AL.