29 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Walls, Internist in Merritt Island, FL?
Dr. Brian Walls, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merritt Island, FL. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Walls completed his residency at Franklin Square Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Walls is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walls’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walls’s office at (321) 243-8593.
Where did Dr. Walls go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Franklin Square Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Franklin Square Hospital Center
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc
What languages does Dr. Walls speak?
Dr. Walls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Walls typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Walls 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. Walls. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Walls typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Walls performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Walls. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Walls accept my insurance?
Dr. Walls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 243-8593 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walls accept in Merritt Island, FL?
Dr. Walls in Merritt Island, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walls' office located?
Dr. Brian Walls' Primary Practice
500 Crockett Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 243-8593
What is Dr. Walls's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508866237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walls
What is Dr. Brian Walls's specialty?
Dr. Walls is a Internist near Merritt Island, FL.
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. Brian Walls affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Walls is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parrish Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Brian Walls accepting new patients in Merritt Island, FL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Walls is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Walls offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walls's office at (321) 243-8593 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Walls?
Please contact Dr. Walls's office at (321) 243-8593 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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