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Dr. Douglas Epperson, MD

Oakland, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Epperson, Internist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Douglas Epperson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Epperson completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Epperson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Epperson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Epperson’s office at (510) 307-1500.

    Where did Dr. Epperson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States

    Is Dr. Epperson board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Epperson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Epperson speak?

    Dr. Epperson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Epperson treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Epperson 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. Epperson. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    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:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    • PSP
    • Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
    • Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    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:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Epperson perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Douglas Epperson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Epperson's office.

    Does Dr. Epperson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Epperson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Epperson accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Epperson in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Epperson's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Epperson's Primary Practice

    275 W MacArthur Blvd

    Oakland, CA 94611

    (510) 307-1500

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    Dr. Douglas Epperson's Practice 2

    3701 Broadway

    Oakland, CA 94611

    (510) 752-1000

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    What is Dr. Epperson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Epperson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689752453.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epperson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Epperson

    What is Dr. Douglas Epperson's specialty?

    Dr. Epperson is a Internist near Oakland, CA.

    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. Epperson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Epperson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Epperson is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Douglas Epperson accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Epperson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Epperson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Epperson's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Epperson?

    Please contact Dr. Epperson's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Epperson have?

    Dr. Douglas Epperson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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