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Dr. Barbara Parks, MD

Virginia Beach, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parks, Internist in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Barbara Parks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Virginia Beach, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Parks completed her residency at Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parks is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parks’s office at (757) 395-8000.

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

    • Residency: Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    What languages does Dr. Parks speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Parks treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Parks 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. Parks. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Which procedures does Dr. Parks perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Barbara Parks may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Parks' office.

    Does Dr. Parks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 395-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parks accept in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Dr. Parks in Virginia Beach, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Parks' office located?

    Dr. Barbara Parks' Primary Practice

    1060 First Colonial Rd

    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

    (757) 395-8000

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    Dr. Barbara Parks' Practice 2

    1853 Old Donation Pkwy

    Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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    Dr. Barbara Parks' Practice 3

    2076 S Independence Blvd Ste A

    Virginia Beach, VA 23453

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

    Dr. Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871656819.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parks?

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

    What is Dr. Barbara Parks's specialty?

    Dr. Parks is a Internist near Virginia Beach, VA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Parks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Barbara Parks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parks is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Barbara Parks accepting new patients in Virginia Beach, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Parks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Parks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parks's office at (757) 395-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barbara Parks?

    Please contact Dr. Parks's office at (757) 395-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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