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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dixon, Internist in Saraland, AL?
Dr. John Dixon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saraland, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dixon graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of So Al Hosps. Dr. Dixon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dixon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dixon’s office at (251) 675-4733.
Where did Dr. Dixon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of So Al Hosps | Emory University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dixon speak?
Dr. Dixon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dixon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dixon 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. Dixon. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dixon typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Dixon 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. Dixon. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Dixon accept my insurance?
Dr. Dixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 675-4733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dixon accept in Saraland, AL?
Dr. Dixon in Saraland, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dixon's office located?
What is Dr. Dixon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316040413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dixon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dixon
What is Dr. John Dixon's specialty?
Dr. Dixon is a Internist near Saraland, AL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. John Dixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dixon is affiliated with Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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 John Dixon accepting new patients in Saraland, AL?
Yes, Dr. John Dixon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Dixon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dixon's office at (251) 675-4733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Dixon?
Please contact Dr. Dixon's office at (251) 675-4733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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