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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cole, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Alicia Cole, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Cole completed her residency at Carolinas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cole is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cole’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cole’s office at (704) 489-3094.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cole?
Dr. Alicia Cole, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cole empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Heart Disease, Primary Care, Stroke, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlotte, NC community, Dr. Cole is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cole go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolinas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
What languages does Dr. Cole speak?
Dr. Cole and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cole typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cole 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. Cole. 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:
- 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cole typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alicia Cole 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. Cole's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cole accept my insurance?
Dr. Cole accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 489-3094 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cole accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Cole in Charlotte, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
HealthSmart
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cole's office located?
What is Dr. Cole's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376562728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cole?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cole
What is Dr. Alicia Cole's specialty?
Dr. Cole is a Internist near Charlotte, 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. Alicia Cole affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cole is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Atrium Health University City 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alicia Cole accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Alicia Cole is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alicia Cole offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (704) 489-3094 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alicia Cole?
Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (704) 489-3094 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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