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Dr. Althea Massenburg, MD

Durham, NC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Massenburg, Internist in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Althea Massenburg, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Massenburg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Massenburg’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Massenburg’s office at (919) 220-3333.

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

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi | University of Mi Med Sch

    Is Dr. Massenburg board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Althea Massenburg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Massenburg speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Massenburg treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Massenburg 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. Massenburg. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Which procedures does Dr. Massenburg perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Althea Massenburg may include:

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

    Does Dr. Massenburg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Massenburg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 220-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Massenburg accept in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Massenburg in Durham, NC 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Massenburg's office located?

    Dr. Althea Massenburg's Primary Practice

    4003 N Roxboro St

    Durham, NC 27704

    (919) 220-3333

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    Dr. Althea Massenburg's Practice 2

    97 Cornerstone Dr

    Cary, NC 27519

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

    Dr. Massenburg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710924311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Massenburg?

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

    What is Dr. Althea Massenburg's specialty?

    Dr. Massenburg is a Internist near Durham, 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. Massenburg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Althea Massenburg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Massenburg is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Althea Massenburg accepting new patients in Durham, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Althea Massenburg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Althea Massenburg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Massenburg's office at (919) 220-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Althea Massenburg?

    Please contact Dr. Massenburg's office at (919) 220-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Althea Massenburg have?

    Dr. Althea Massenburg is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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