Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Illescas, Internist in Hoover, AL?
Where did Dr. Illescas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Health System Program
Medical School: University of Alabama Birmingham
Is Dr. Illescas board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Amy Illescas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Illescas speak?
Dr. Illescas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Illescas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Illescas 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. Illescas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hormone Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Nutritional Deficiencies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8639: Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Illescas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Illescas 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. Illescas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Illescas accept my insurance?
Dr. Illescas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Illescas accept in Hoover, AL?
Dr. Illescas in Hoover, AL 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 Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Illescas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Illescas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Illescas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Illescas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Illescas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346269123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Illescas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Illescas
What is Dr. Amy Illescas's specialty?
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.