Who is Dr. Ahiabuike, Internist in Rainbow City, AL?
Is Dr. Ahiabuike board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Smithson Ahiabuike, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ahiabuike speak?
Dr. Ahiabuike and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ahiabuike typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ahiabuike 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. Ahiabuike. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ahiabuike typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Smithson Ahiabuike 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. Ahiabuike's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ahiabuike accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahiabuike accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 438-5107 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahiabuike accept in Rainbow City, AL?
Dr. Ahiabuike in Rainbow City, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Ahiabuike's office located?
Dr. Smithson Ahiabuike's Primary Practice
309 W Grand Ave
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 438-5107
What hospitals are Dr. Ahiabuike affiliated with?
Dr. Ahiabuike has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahiabuike's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahiabuike's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932351996.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahiabuike?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahiabuike
What is Dr. Smithson Ahiabuike's specialty?
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.