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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Booker, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Oscar Booker, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Booker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Booker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Booker’s office at (205) 297-9411.
Is Dr. Booker board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Booker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Booker speak?
Dr. Booker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Booker typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Booker 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. Booker. 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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Booker typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Booker may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Booker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Booker accept my insurance?
Dr. Booker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 297-9411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Booker accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Booker in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Booker's office located?
What is Dr. Booker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Booker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922252691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Booker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Booker
What is Dr. Oscar Booker's specialty?
Dr. Booker is a Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Oscar Booker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Booker is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Oscar Booker accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Booker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oscar Booker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Booker's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oscar Booker?
Please contact Dr. Booker's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Oscar Booker have?
Dr. Oscar Booker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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