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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Banks, Specialist in College Park, MD?
Dr. Alpha Banks, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in College Park, MD. She has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Banks graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Banks is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Banks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Banks’s office at (301) 699-2292.
Where did Dr. Banks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard University Medical School | Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Banks speak?
Dr. Banks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Banks typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Banks 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. Banks. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Cancer
- Family History
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Banks typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Banks 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. Banks. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Banks accept my insurance?
Dr. Banks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 699-2292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Banks accept in College Park, MD?
Dr. Banks in College Park, MD 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 Association
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Not Specified
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Banks' office located?
Dr. Alpha Banks' Primary Practice
7309 Baltimore Ave Ste 220
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 699-2292
What is Dr. Banks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Banks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780713156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Banks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Banks
What is Dr. Alpha Banks's specialty?
Dr. Banks is a Specialist near College Park, MD.
Is this Dr. Alpha Banks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Banks 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 Alpha Banks accepting new patients in College Park, MD?
Yes, Dr. Alpha Banks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alpha Banks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (301) 699-2292 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alpha Banks?
Please contact Dr. Banks's office at (301) 699-2292 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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