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Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD

Hilo, HI

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Festerling, Family Medicine Specialist in Hilo, HI?

    Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hilo, HI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Festerling graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HI J A BURNS SCH MEDICINE and completed his residency at University Of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Festerling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Festerling’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Festerling’s office at (808) 969-7922.

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

    • Residency: University Of Kentucky Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi | UNIVERSITY OF HI J A BURNS SCH MEDICINE

    What languages does Dr. Festerling speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Festerling treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Festerling 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. Festerling. 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:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Festerling perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Buddy Festerling may include:

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

    Does Dr. Festerling accept my insurance?

    Dr. Festerling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 969-7922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Festerling accept in Hilo, HI?

    Dr. Festerling in Hilo, HI 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 Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • StableView Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Festerling's office located?

    Dr. Buddy Festerling's Primary Practice

    73 Puuhonu Pl Ste 200

    Hilo, HI 96720

    (808) 969-7922

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    Dr. Buddy Festerling's Practice 2

    226 N Kuakini St

    Honolulu, HI 96817

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    Dr. Buddy Festerling's Practice 3

    1190 Waianuenue Ave

    Hilo, HI 96720

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

    Dr. Festerling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396816567.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Festerling?

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

    What is Dr. Buddy Festerling's specialty?

    Dr. Festerling is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hilo, HI. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Festerling to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Buddy Festerling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Festerling is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hilo Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Buddy Festerling accepting new patients in Hilo, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Buddy Festerling is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Buddy Festerling offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Festerling's office at (808) 969-7922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Buddy Festerling?

    Please contact Dr. Festerling's office at (808) 969-7922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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