22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abney, Family Medicine Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Where did Dr. Abney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical Center East, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Abney board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Abney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abney speak?
Dr. Abney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abney typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abney 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. Abney. 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:
- 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
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. Abney typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Abney may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Abney's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abney accept my insurance?
Dr. Abney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 333-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abney accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Abney in Tuscaloosa, 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. Abney's office located?
Dr. Charles Abney's Primary Practice
657 Helen Keller Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 333-4500
What hospitals are Dr. Abney affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abney has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689760704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abney