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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. 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 as an 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 an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brandner typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brandner typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Brandner may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Brandner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
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
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.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Walter Brandner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brandner is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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