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Who is Dr. Stearns, Internist in Boone, NC?
Dr. Cordelia Stearns, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boone, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stearns is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stearns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stearns’s office at (334) 284-5211.
What languages does Dr. Stearns speak?
Dr. Stearns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Stearns typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Stearns 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. Stearns. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Opioid misuse
- Drug abuse (opioids)
- Problem opioid use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Stearns typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Cordelia Stearns 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. Stearns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stearns accept my insurance?
Dr. Stearns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 284-5211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stearns accept in Boone, NC?
Dr. Stearns in Boone, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stearns' office located?
What is Dr. Stearns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stearns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265721872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stearns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stearns
What is Dr. Cordelia Stearns's specialty?
Dr. Stearns is a Internist near Boone, NC.
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. Cordelia Stearns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Stearns is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Watauga Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cordelia Stearns accepting new patients in Boone, NC?
Yes, Dr. Cordelia Stearns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cordelia Stearns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stearns's office at (334) 284-5211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cordelia Stearns?
Please contact Dr. Stearns's office at (334) 284-5211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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