Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Black, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. David Black, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Black graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Black is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Black’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Black’s office at (205) 971-3000.
Where did Dr. Black go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Black board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Black, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Black speak?
Dr. Black and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Black typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Black 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. Black. 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:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Black typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Black 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. Black's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Black accept my insurance?
Dr. Black accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 971-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Black accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Black in Birmingham, 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
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Black's office located?
Dr. David Black's Primary Practice
3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 820
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 971-3000
What is Dr. Black's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457324352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Black?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Black
What is Dr. David Black's specialty?
Dr. Black is a Internist near Birmingham, AL.
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. David Black affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Black is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Huntsville Hospital 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 David Black accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. David Black is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Black offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (205) 971-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Black?
Please contact Dr. Black's office at (205) 971-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Black have?
Dr. David Black is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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