46 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ashurst, Internist in Mobile, AL?
Where did Dr. Ashurst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ashurst board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hugh Ashurst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ashurst speak?
Dr. Ashurst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ashurst typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ashurst 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. Ashurst. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ashurst typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Ashurst 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. Ashurst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ashurst accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 414-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashurst accept in Mobile, AL?
Dr. Ashurst in Mobile, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Ashurst's office located?
Dr. Hugh Ashurst's Primary Practice
101 Memorial Hospital Dr Ste 200
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 414-5900
What hospitals are Dr. Ashurst affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ashurst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ashurst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952309965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashurst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashurst
What is Dr. Hugh Ashurst'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.