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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drews, Internist in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Dennis Drews, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Drews completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Drews is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drews’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drews’s office at (573) 234-1800.
Where did Dr. Drews go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ks Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks
Is Dr. Drews board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Drews, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Drews speak?
Dr. Drews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Drews treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Drews 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. Drews. 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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does Dr. Drews perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Drews 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. Drews. 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. Drews accept my insurance?
Dr. Drews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 234-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drews accept in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Drews in Columbia, MO 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)
HealthComp
Humana
Los Angeles Unified School District
Medicare
State of Kansas
State of Missouri
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Drews' office located?
Dr. Dennis Drews' Primary Practice
2101 Corona Rd Ste 102
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 234-1800
What is Dr. Drews's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972614519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drews?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drews
What is Dr. Dennis Drews's specialty?
Dr. Drews is a Internist near Columbia, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Drews to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dennis Drews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drews is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, The University of Kansas Hospital, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Dennis Drews accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Drews is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Drews offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drews's office at (573) 234-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Drews?
Please contact Dr. Drews's office at (573) 234-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Drews have?
Dr. Dennis Drews is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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