Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birdwhistell, Internist in Georgetown, KY?
Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Georgetown, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Birdwhistell graduated from Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Birdwhistell is fluent in English and Bosnian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birdwhistell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birdwhistell’s office at (502) 863-0721.
Where did Dr. Birdwhistell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Birdwhistell board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birdwhistell speak?
Dr. Birdwhistell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bosnian
English
What conditions does Dr. Birdwhistell treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Birdwhistell 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. Birdwhistell. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mild Intellectual Disability
- Developmental Disabilities
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Developmental Delay
- Learning Disability (Intellectual)
ICD-10 Codes:
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute frontal sinusitis
- Short-term forehead sinus infection
- Frontal sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Birdwhistell perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Birdwhistell's office.
Does Dr. Birdwhistell accept my insurance?
Dr. Birdwhistell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 863-0721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birdwhistell accept in Georgetown, KY?
Dr. Birdwhistell in Georgetown, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Assured Life Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Birdwhistell's office located?
Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell's Primary Practice
1138 Lexington Rd Ste 290
Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-0721
What is Dr. Birdwhistell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birdwhistell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043457757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birdwhistell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birdwhistell
What is Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell's specialty?
Dr. Birdwhistell is a Internist near Georgetown, KY.
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. Birdwhistell to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birdwhistell is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Matthew Birdwhistell accepting new patients in Georgetown, KY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birdwhistell's office at (502) 863-0721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Birdwhistell?
Please contact Dr. Birdwhistell's office at (502) 863-0721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell have?
Dr. Matthew Birdwhistell is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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