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Dr. Sylvia Kauffman, MD

Candler, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kauffman, Family Medicine Specialist in Candler, NC?

    Dr. Sylvia Kauffman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Candler, NC. She is board certified. Dr. Kauffman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kauffman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kauffman’s office at (828) 418-0040.

    What languages does Dr. Kauffman speak?

    Dr. Kauffman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kauffman treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kauffman 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. Kauffman. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
    • Managing other complex pregnancies
    • Special care for high-risk pregnancy
    • Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09891: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, first trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Kauffman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sylvia Kauffman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kauffman's office.

    Does Dr. Kauffman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kauffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 418-0040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kauffman accept in Candler, NC?

    Dr. Kauffman in Candler, NC 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 North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • Vaya Health

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    Where is Dr. Kauffman's office located?

    Dr. Sylvia Kauffman's Primary Practice

    25 Westridge Market Pl

    Candler, NC 28715

    (828) 418-0040

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    What is Dr. Kauffman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kauffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699270298.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kauffman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kauffman

    What is Dr. Sylvia Kauffman's specialty?

    Dr. Kauffman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Candler, NC. 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. Kauffman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sylvia Kauffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kauffman is affiliated with Mission 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Sylvia Kauffman accepting new patients in Candler, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Sylvia Kauffman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sylvia Kauffman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kauffman's office at (828) 418-0040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sylvia Kauffman?

    Please contact Dr. Kauffman's office at (828) 418-0040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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