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Who is Dr. Metz, Internist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Louise Metz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Metz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metz’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metz’s office at (919) 240-7269.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Metz?
Dr. Louise Metz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Metz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Eating Disorders, LGBTQ+ Health, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Size-Inclusive Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chapel Hill, NC community, Dr. Metz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Metz speak?
Dr. Metz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Metz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Metz 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. Metz. 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Eating Disorder
- Anorexia
- Self-Starvation
- Restrictive Eating Disorder
- Disordered eating
- Food-related mental health issues
- Feeding disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5000: Anorexia nervosa, unspecified
- F509: Eating disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocrine Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Hormone disorder
- Gland problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Metz typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Louise Metz may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Metz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metz accept my insurance?
Dr. Metz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 240-7269 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metz accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Metz in Chapel Hill, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Metz's office located?
Dr. Louise Metz's Primary Practice
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste N
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 240-7269
What is Dr. Metz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861588642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metz
What is Dr. Louise Metz's specialty?
Dr. Metz is a Internist near Chapel Hill, NC.
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. Louise Metz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Metz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Louise Metz accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Louise Metz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louise Metz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metz's office at (919) 240-7269 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louise Metz?
Please contact Dr. Metz's office at (919) 240-7269 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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