34 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Touger, Internist in Homewood, AL?
Where did Dr. Touger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Homewood Hosp Ctr-N Campus, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Touger board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mitchel Touger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Touger speak?
Dr. Touger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Touger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Touger 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. Touger. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Touger typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Touger 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. Touger. 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:
- 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
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)
Does Dr. Touger accept my insurance?
Dr. Touger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 874-1958 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Touger accept in Homewood, AL?
Dr. Touger in Homewood, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Touger's office located?
Dr. Mitchel Touger's Primary Practice
300 Royal Tower Dr
Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 874-1958
What hospitals are Dr. Touger affiliated with?
Dr. Touger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Touger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Touger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568479624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Touger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Touger
What is Dr. Mitchel Touger'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.