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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Favis, Family Medicine Specialist in Albertville, AL?
Dr. Benjamin Favis, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albertville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Favis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Favis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Favis’s office at (256) 279-7200.
Is Dr. Favis board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Favis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Favis speak?
Dr. Favis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Favis treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Favis 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. Favis. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Favis perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Favis may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Favis' office.
Does Dr. Favis accept my insurance?
Dr. Favis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 279-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Favis accept in Albertville, AL?
Dr. Favis in Albertville, 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Favis' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Favis' Primary Practice
8914 US Highway 431
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 279-7200
What is Dr. Favis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Favis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386781664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Favis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Favis
What is Dr. Benjamin Favis's specialty?
Dr. Favis is a Family Medicine Specialist near Albertville, AL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Favis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Favis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Favis is affiliated with Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Benjamin Favis accepting new patients in Albertville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Favis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Favis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Favis's office at (256) 279-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Favis?
Please contact Dr. Favis's office at (256) 279-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Favis have?
Dr. Benjamin Favis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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