Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flowers, Internist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Flowers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine | Baptist Health System Program
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Flowers board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Flowers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Flowers speak?
Dr. Flowers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Flowers typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Flowers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Flowers 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. Flowers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Flowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Flowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 588-8831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flowers accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Flowers in Houston, TX 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 Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?
Dr. Michael Flowers' Primary Practice
17270 Red Oak Dr Ste 180
Houston, TX 77090
(865) 588-8831
What hospitals are Dr. Flowers affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Flowers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Flowers's NPI number?A 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 1669409645.
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. Michael Flowers'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.