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Dr. John Van Derwood, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Mobile, AL

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Derwood, Family Medicine Specialist in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. John Van Derwood, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Van Derwood graduated from University of Alabama Birmingham and completed his residency at Tuscaloosa Family Practice Program, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Van Derwood is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Derwood’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Derwood’s office at (251) 625-8211.

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

    • Residency: Tuscaloosa Family Practice Program, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

    • Medical School: University of Alabama Birmingham

    Is Dr. Van Derwood board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Van Derwood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Van Derwood speak?

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

    • English
    • Italian

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Derwood typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Van Derwood 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. Van Derwood. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Derwood typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Van Derwood may include:

    Please contact Dr. Van Derwood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Van Derwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Derwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 625-8211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Derwood accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Van Derwood in Mobile, 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 Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Van Derwood's office located?

    Dr. John Van Derwood's Primary Practice

    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100

    Mobile, AL 36604

    (251) 625-8211

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    Dr. John Van Derwood's Practice 2

    831 Hillcrest Rd Ste C

    Mobile, AL 36695

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    Dr. John Van Derwood's Practice 3

    95 Shell St

    Saraland, AL 36571

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    What hospitals are Dr. Van Derwood affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Van Derwood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mobile Infirmary,Mobile, AL
    Thomas Hospital,Fairhope, AL
    North Baldwin Infirmary,Bay Minette, AL

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

    Dr. Van Derwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205949013.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Derwood?

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

    What is Dr. John Van Derwood's specialty?

    Dr. Van Derwood is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mobile, AL.

    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 Dr. John Van Derwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Derwood is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. John Van Derwood accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. John Van Derwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Van Derwood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Derwood's office at (251) 625-8211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Van Derwood?

    Please contact Dr. Van Derwood's office at (251) 625-8211 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Van Derwood's office located?

    Dr. Van Derwood's offices are located in Mobile, AL and Saraland, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Van Derwood have?

    Dr. John Van Derwood is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.