41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crystal, Internist in Fort Payne, AL?
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 an Internist like Dr. Crystal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Scalp Bruise
- Bruises
- Bruised scalp
- Scalp contusion
- Head bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0003XA: Contusion of scalp, initial encounter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Crystal typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Crystal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
HealthScope
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Crystal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Crystal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Crystal's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.