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Dr. Walter Brandner, MD

Birmingham, AL

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Brandner, Adult Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Walter Brandner, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Brandner graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Brandner is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brandner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brandner’s office at (205) 870-4030.

    Where did Dr. Brandner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine; Carraway Methodist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center) Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Brandner board certified in Adult Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Brandner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brandner speak?

    Dr. Brandner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Brandner treat?

    As a Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brandner 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. Brandner. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Brandner perform as a Adult Medicine Specialist?

    As a Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Walter Brandner may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brandner's office.

    Does Dr. Brandner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brandner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 870-4030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brandner accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Brandner in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Brandner's office located?

    Dr. Walter Brandner's Primary Practice

    1817 Oxmoor Rd

    Birmingham, AL 35209

    (205) 870-4030

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    Dr. Walter Brandner's Practice 2

    5890 Valley Rd Ste 200

    Birmingham, AL 35235

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    Dr. Walter Brandner's Practice 3

    1021 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200

    Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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    What is Dr. Brandner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brandner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932115763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandner?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brandner

    What is Dr. Walter Brandner's specialty?

    Dr. Brandner is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL. The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one. Contact Dr. Brandner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Brandner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Brandner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Adult Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Adult Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Walter Brandner accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Brandner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Brandner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brandner's office at (205) 870-4030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Brandner?

    Please contact Dr. Brandner's office at (205) 870-4030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Brandner have?

    Dr. Walter Brandner is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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