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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Banks, Internist in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Michael Banks is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY. Dr. Banks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banks’s office at (606) 408-4000.
What languages does Dr. Banks speak?
Dr. Banks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Banks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Banks 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. Banks. 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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Banks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Banks 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. Banks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Banks accept my insurance?
Dr. Banks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 408-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banks accept in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Banks in Ashland, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Banks' office located?
What is Dr. Banks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083024616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banks
What is Dr. Michael Banks's specialty?
Dr. Banks is a Internist near Ashland, KY.
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. Michael Banks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Banks is affiliated with Uk King's Daughters Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Banks accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Banks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Banks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (606) 408-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Banks?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (606) 408-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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