28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blackford, Internist in Cary, NC?
Dr. Susan Blackford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cary, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blackford completed her residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Blackford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackford’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackford’s office.
Where did Dr. Blackford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Arizona, Integrative Medicine, AZ, USA
Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Blackford board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Blackford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005
What languages does Dr. Blackford speak?
Dr. Blackford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blackford treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Blackford 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. Blackford. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Which procedures does Dr. Blackford perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Susan Blackford 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blackford's office.
Does Dr. Blackford accept my insurance?
Dr. Blackford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blackford accept in Cary, NC?
Dr. Blackford in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blackford's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Member
What is Dr. Blackford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blackford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932258944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blackford
What is Dr. Susan Blackford's specialty?
Dr. Blackford is a Internist near Cary, NC.
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. Blackford to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Susan Blackford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blackford is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Duke University 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 Susan Blackford accepting new patients in Cary, NC?
Yes, Dr. Susan Blackford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Blackford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blackford's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Blackford?
Please contact Dr. Blackford's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Blackford have?
Dr. Susan Blackford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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