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Dr. John Flowers, MD

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Flowers, Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. John Flowers, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Flowers graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery. Dr. Flowers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Flowers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Flowers’s office at (410) 821-6260.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Surgery | University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    What languages does Dr. Flowers speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Flowers treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Flowers 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. Flowers. 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:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Negative Cancer
    • No Estrogen Receptors
    • Hormone Receptor Negative

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    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:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Which procedures does Dr. Flowers perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. John Flowers may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Flowers' office.

    Does Dr. Flowers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Flowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 821-6260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Flowers accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Flowers in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CommuniCare Advantage

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Jai Medical Systems Healthchoice

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

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    Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?

    Dr. John Flowers' Primary Practice

    6569 N Charles St Ste 307

    Baltimore, MD 21204

    (410) 821-6260

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    Dr. John Flowers' Practice 2

    6565 N Charles St Ste 501

    Towson, MD 21204

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

    Dr. Flowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891735965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Flowers?

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

    What is Dr. John Flowers's specialty?

    Dr. Flowers is a Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. 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. Contact Dr. Flowers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Flowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Flowers is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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 John Flowers accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. John Flowers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Flowers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Flowers's office at (410) 821-6260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Flowers?

    Please contact Dr. Flowers's office at (410) 821-6260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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