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Dr. Douglas Anderson, MD

Surgeon

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Anderson, Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Douglas Anderson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English, German, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (404) 712-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Korean
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Anderson typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Anderson typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Anderson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 712-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Anderson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Alabama

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Anderson's Primary Practice

    619 19th St S

    Birmingham, AL 35249

    (404) 712-2000

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    Dr. Douglas Anderson's Practice 2

    501 Emery Dr W

    Hoover, AL 35244

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    Dr. Douglas Anderson's Practice 3

    960 Rocket Way

    Gardendale, AL 35071

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    What hospitals are Dr. Anderson affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Anderson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL

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

    Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073756201.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Anderson's specialty?

    Dr. Anderson is a Surgeon near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Douglas Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Uab 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

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    Is Dr. Douglas Anderson accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Anderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (404) 712-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Anderson?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (404) 712-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. Anderson's offices are located in Birmingham, AL, Hoover, AL, and Gardendale, AL.