LC
41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crystal, Internist in Fort Payne, AL?
Dr. Luz Crystal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Payne, AL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Crystal graduated from Cebu Institute of Medicine and completed her residency at Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Nephrology; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Crystal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crystal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crystal’s office at (256) 844-2825.
Where did Dr. Crystal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Nephrology; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Crystal speak?
Dr. Crystal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Crystal treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Crystal 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. Crystal. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Scalp Bruise
- Bruises
- Bruised scalp
- Scalp contusion
- Head bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0003XA: Contusion of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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 Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Crystal perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Luz Crystal 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. Crystal's office.
Does Dr. Crystal accept my insurance?
Dr. Crystal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 844-2825 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crystal accept in Fort Payne, AL?
Dr. Crystal in Fort Payne, 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Lowes
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Crystal's office located?
Dr. Luz Crystal's Primary Practice
200 Medical Center Dr SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 844-2825
Dr. Luz Crystal's Practice 2
2202 Jordan Rd SW Ste 500
Fort Payne, AL 35968
(256) 844-2825
What is Dr. Crystal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crystal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972544153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crystal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crystal
What is Dr. Luz Crystal's specialty?
Dr. Crystal is a Internist near Fort Payne, AL.
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. Crystal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Luz Crystal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crystal is affiliated with DeKalb Regional Medical Center, DeKalb Regional Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, UAB Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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 Luz Crystal accepting new patients in Fort Payne, AL?
Yes, Dr. Luz Crystal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luz Crystal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crystal's office at (256) 844-2825 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luz Crystal?
Please contact Dr. Crystal's office at (256) 844-2825 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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