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35 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Boger, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Steve Boger, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Boger completed his residency at Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Boger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boger’s office at (205) 781-0350.
Where did Dr. Boger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Boger speak?
Dr. Boger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Boger treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Boger 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. Boger. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Mid-stage dementia
- Moderate cognitive impairment
- Significant memory loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F03B0: Unspecified dementia, moderate, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anterior Cord Syndrome of the Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cervical Anterior Cord Syndrome
- Spinal Cord Anterior Syndrome
- Anterior Spinal Cord Injury in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- S14132S: Anterior cord syndrome at C2 level of cervical spinal cord, sequela
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Boger perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steve Boger 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. Boger's office.
Does Dr. Boger accept my insurance?
Dr. Boger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 781-0350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boger accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Boger 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
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Massachusetts
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Boger's office located?
Dr. Steve Boger's Primary Practice
1010 Tuscaloosa Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 781-0350
What is Dr. Boger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740209048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boger
What is Dr. Steve Boger's specialty?
Dr. Boger 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. Boger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Steve Boger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Boger is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Steve Boger accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Steve Boger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steve Boger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boger's office at (205) 781-0350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steve Boger?
Please contact Dr. Boger's office at (205) 781-0350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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