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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Behling, Internist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Karen Behling, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Behling is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behling’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behling’s office at (919) 563-8400.
What languages does Dr. Behling speak?
Dr. Behling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Behling typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Behling 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. Behling. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Behling typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Behling 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. Behling's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Behling accept my insurance?
Dr. Behling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 563-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Behling accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Behling in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Behling's office located?
Dr. Karen Behling's Primary Practice
5716 Fayetteville Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 563-8400
What is Dr. Behling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Behling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528067204.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Behling
What is Dr. Karen Behling's specialty?
Dr. Behling is a Internist near Durham, NC.
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.
Is this Dr. Karen Behling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Behling is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Carteret Health Care 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Behling accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Karen Behling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Behling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Behling's office at (919) 563-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Behling?
Please contact Dr. Behling's office at (919) 563-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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