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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Owens, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Gaylon Owens, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Owens graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Owens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Owens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Owens’s office at (828) 258-0397.
Where did Dr. Owens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Owens board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gaylon Owens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Owens speak?
Dr. Owens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Owens treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6820: Body mass index [BMI] 20.0-20.9, adult
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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 Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Owens perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gaylon Owens 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Owens' office.
Does Dr. Owens accept my insurance?
Dr. Owens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-0397 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Owens accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Owens in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Owens' office located?
Dr. Gaylon Owens' Primary Practice
4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 100
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 258-0397
What is Dr. Owens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Owens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902857444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Owens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Owens
What is Dr. Gaylon Owens's specialty?
Dr. Owens is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Owens to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gaylon Owens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Owens 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 Internist?
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Is Gaylon Owens accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Gaylon Owens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gaylon Owens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (828) 258-0397 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gaylon Owens?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (828) 258-0397 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gaylon Owens have?
Dr. Gaylon Owens is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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