CP
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gulf Shores, AL?
Dr. Carol Ann Parks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gulf Shores, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Parks is fluent in English, Nepali, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parks’s office at (251) 634-2273.
Where did Dr. Parks go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Parks speak?
Dr. Parks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Nepali
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Parks treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parks 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. Parks. 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- RSV Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Bronchiolitis Virus
- RSV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B974: Respiratory syncytial virus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Parks perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carol Ann Parks may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Parks' office.
Does Dr. Parks accept my insurance?
Dr. Parks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 634-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parks accept in Gulf Shores, AL?
Dr. Parks in Gulf Shores, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Pacific Life Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Parks' office located?
Dr. Carol Ann Parks' Primary Practice
3590 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 634-2273
What is Dr. Parks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538116132.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parks
What is Dr. Carol Ann Parks's specialty?
Dr. Parks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gulf Shores, AL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Parks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Carol Ann Parks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parks is affiliated with Andalusia Health, Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Carol Ann Parks accepting new patients in Gulf Shores, AL?
Yes, Dr. Carol Ann Parks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Ann Parks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parks's office at (251) 634-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Ann Parks?
Please contact Dr. Parks's office at (251) 634-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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