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Who is Dr. Albert, Family Medicine Specialist in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Dr. Susan Albert, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Wilkesboro, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Albert completed her residency at Marquette Gen Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Albert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albert’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albert’s office at (336) 651-7450.
Where did Dr. Albert go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Marquette Gen Hosp, Family Medicine
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Albert board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Albert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Albert speak?
Dr. Albert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Albert treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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.
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
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:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle atrophy
- Muscle loss
- Muscle shrinkage
- Weak muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6250: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
What procedures does Dr. Albert perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Albert 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. Albert. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Albert accept my insurance?
Dr. Albert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 651-7450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albert accept in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Dr. Albert in North Wilkesboro, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Albert's office located?
Dr. Susan Albert's Primary Practice
204 Old Brickyard Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 651-7450
What is Dr. Albert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578597670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albert
What is Dr. Susan Albert's specialty?
Dr. Albert is a Family Medicine Specialist near North Wilkesboro, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Albert to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Albert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Albert is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Susan Albert accepting new patients in North Wilkesboro, NC?
Yes, Dr. Susan Albert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Albert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (336) 651-7450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Albert?
Please contact Dr. Albert's office at (336) 651-7450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Albert have?
Dr. Susan Albert is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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