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Who is Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks, Internist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks’s office at (256) 533-3525.
Where did Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
What languages does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks speak?
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks 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. Aboko-Cole Hicks. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
- 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
- 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:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Upper Back
- Bone Infection
- thoracic osteomyelitis
- upper back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis thoracic
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4624: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, thoracic region
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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks 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. Aboko-Cole Hicks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 533-3525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks in Huntsville, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks' office located?
Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks' Primary Practice
4000 Balmoral Dr SW Ste 101
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-3525
Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks' Practice 2
600 Saint Clair Ave SW Ste 10
Huntsville, AL 35801
What is Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316023708.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks
What is Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's specialty?
Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks is a Internist near Huntsville, 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. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital 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 Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's office at (256) 533-3525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks?
Please contact Dr. Aboko-Cole Hicks's office at (256) 533-3525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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