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Dr. Gaynel Taylor, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Dothan, AL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Taylor, Family Medicine Specialist in Dothan, AL?

    Dr. Gaynel Taylor, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dothan, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Taylor graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Bayfront Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taylor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office at (334) 677-5986.

    Where did Dr. Taylor go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine; Kings County Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Bayfront Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Bayfront Med Center | St Vincent Health Center Program

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Taylor board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gaynel Taylor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically treat?

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

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

    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
    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89312: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 2

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gaynel Taylor may include:

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

    Does Dr. Taylor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 677-5986 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taylor accept in Dothan, AL?

    Dr. Taylor in Dothan, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. Gaynel Taylor's Primary Practice

    1206 Columbia Hwy

    Dothan, AL 36301

    (334) 677-5986

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    Dr. Gaynel Taylor's Practice 2

    1108 Ross Clark Cir

    Dothan, AL 36301

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    What hospitals are Dr. Taylor affiliated with?

    Dr. Taylor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Southeast Health Medical Center,Dothan, AL

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

    Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033163183.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?

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

    What is Dr. Gaynel Taylor's specialty?

    Dr. Taylor is a Family Medicine Specialist near Dothan, 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 Dr. Gaynel Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Taylor is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Southeast Health Medical Center. 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

    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 Dr. Gaynel Taylor accepting new patients in Dothan, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Gaynel Taylor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gaynel Taylor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (334) 677-5986 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gaynel Taylor?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (334) 677-5986 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. Taylor's office is located in Dothan, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gaynel Taylor have?

    Dr. Gaynel Taylor is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.