33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pryor, Internist in Galax, VA?
Dr. Robert Pryor, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Galax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Pryor graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pryor is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pryor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pryor’s office at (276) 236-6136.
Where did Dr. Pryor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Pryor board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Pryor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pryor speak?
Dr. Pryor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pryor typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pryor 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. Pryor. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pryor typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Pryor 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. Pryor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pryor accept my insurance?
Dr. Pryor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 236-6136 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pryor accept in Galax, VA?
Dr. Pryor in Galax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pryor's office located?
What is Dr. Pryor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pryor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568447886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pryor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pryor
What is Dr. Robert Pryor's specialty?
Dr. Pryor is a Internist near Galax, VA.
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. Robert Pryor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pryor is affiliated with Twin County Regional Healthcare, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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 Robert Pryor accepting new patients in Galax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Pryor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Pryor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pryor's office at (276) 236-6136 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Pryor?
Please contact Dr. Pryor's office at (276) 236-6136 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Pryor have?
Dr. Robert Pryor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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