Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Earnest, Internist in Longview, TX?
Dr. Carl Earnest, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Longview, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Earnest graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Earnest is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Earnest’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Earnest’s office at (903) 315-5000.
Where did Dr. Earnest go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Earnest board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carl Earnest, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Earnest speak?
Dr. Earnest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Earnest typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Earnest 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. Earnest. 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 here.
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:
- 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Earnest typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Earnest performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Earnest. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Earnest accept my insurance?
Dr. Earnest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 315-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Earnest accept in Longview, TX?
Dr. Earnest in Longview, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Philadelphia American Life Insurance Co
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Earnest's office located?
What is Dr. Earnest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Earnest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699832873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Earnest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Earnest
What is Dr. Carl Earnest's specialty?
Dr. Earnest is a Internist near Longview, TX.
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.
Is this Dr. Carl Earnest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Earnest is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, White Rock Medical Center 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
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Is Carl Earnest accepting new patients in Longview, TX?
Yes, Dr. Carl Earnest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carl Earnest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Earnest's office at (903) 315-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carl Earnest?
Please contact Dr. Earnest's office at (903) 315-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Earnest have?
Dr. Carl Earnest is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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