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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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years. 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 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Festerling typically 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. 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:
- 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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Festerling typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Buddy Festerling may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Festerling's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hawaii Management Alliance Association (HMAA)
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, Queens North Hawaii Community 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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