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Who is Dr. Stefanescu, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Carla Stefanescu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Stefanescu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stefanescu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stefanescu’s office at (205) 934-4011.
What languages does Dr. Stefanescu speak?
Dr. Stefanescu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stefanescu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Stefanescu 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. Stefanescu. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Stefanescu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carla Stefanescu 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. Stefanescu's office.
Does Dr. Stefanescu accept my insurance?
Dr. Stefanescu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stefanescu accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Stefanescu in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Stefanescu's office located?
Dr. Carla Stefanescu's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(205) 934-4011
What is Dr. Stefanescu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stefanescu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790128346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stefanescu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stefanescu
What is Dr. Carla Stefanescu's specialty?
Dr. Stefanescu is a Internist near Birmingham, AL.
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. Stefanescu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carla Stefanescu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stefanescu is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Carla Stefanescu accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Carla Stefanescu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carla Stefanescu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stefanescu's office at (205) 934-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carla Stefanescu?
Please contact Dr. Stefanescu's office at (205) 934-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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