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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carstensen, Family Medicine Specialist in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gardendale, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carstensen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carstensen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carstensen’s office at (205) 631-5671.
What languages does Dr. Carstensen speak?
Dr. Carstensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carstensen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carstensen 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. Carstensen. 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:
- 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:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carstensen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Carstensen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carstensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Carstensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 631-5671 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carstensen accept in Gardendale, AL?
Dr. Carstensen in Gardendale, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carstensen's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen's Primary Practice
527 Fieldstown Rd Ste C
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 631-5671
What is Dr. Carstensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609238310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carstensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carstensen
What is Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen's specialty?
Dr. Carstensen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gardendale, AL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carstensen is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Elizabeth Carstensen accepting new patients in Gardendale, AL?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Carstensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carstensen's office at (205) 631-5671 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Carstensen?
Please contact Dr. Carstensen's office at (205) 631-5671 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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