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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fuqua, Internist in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Joseph Fuqua, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gardendale, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fuqua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuqua’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuqua’s office at (800) 822-8816.
What languages does Dr. Fuqua speak?
Dr. Fuqua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fuqua typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fuqua 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. Fuqua. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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. Fuqua typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Fuqua 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. Fuqua. 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:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Does Dr. Fuqua accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuqua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuqua accept in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Fuqua in Gardendale, 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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Fuqua's office located?
Dr. Joseph Fuqua's Primary Practice
592 Fieldstown Rd Ste 114AND116
Gardendale, AL 35071
(800) 822-8816
What is Dr. Fuqua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuqua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821316043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuqua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuqua
What is Dr. Joseph Fuqua's specialty?
Dr. Fuqua is a Internist near Gardendale, AL.
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. Joseph Fuqua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuqua 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
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Is Joseph Fuqua accepting new patients in Gardendale, AL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Fuqua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Fuqua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuqua's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Fuqua?
Please contact Dr. Fuqua's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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