22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Flowers, Internist in Athens, AL?
Where did Dr. Flowers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Scott & White Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok
Is Dr. Flowers board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Flowers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
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:
- Tietze Syndrome
- Cartilage Disorder
- Chondrocostal junction syndrome
- Chest wall pain
- Costochondritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M940: Chondrocostal junction syndrome [Tietze]
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Flowers typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert 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 (256) 629-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Flowers accept in Athens, AL?
Dr. Flowers in Athens, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Flowers' office located?
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 1114922317.
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. Robert 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.