Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Austin, Family Medicine Specialist in Sarasota, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Austin?
Dr. Alexander Austin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Austin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sarasota, FL community, Dr. Austin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Austin speak?
Dr. Austin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Austin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Austin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Austin may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Austin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Austin accept my insurance?
Dr. Austin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 365-7390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Austin accept in Sarasota, FL?
Dr. Austin in Sarasota, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Austin's office located?
Dr. Alexander Austin's Primary Practice
921 S Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 365-7390
What hospitals are Dr. Austin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Austin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Austin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710286299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Austin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Austin