26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prelipcean, Endocrinologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Maria Prelipcean, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Prelipcean graduated from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila and completed her residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prelipcean is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prelipcean’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prelipcean’s office at (205) 933-4640.
Where did Dr. Prelipcean go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila
Is Dr. Prelipcean board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Prelipcean, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prelipcean speak?
Dr. Prelipcean and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Prelipcean typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Prelipcean 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. Prelipcean. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, 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
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Prelipcean typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Prelipcean 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. Prelipcean. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Prelipcean accept my insurance?
Dr. Prelipcean accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 933-4640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prelipcean accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Prelipcean in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Prelipcean's office located?
What is Dr. Prelipcean's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prelipcean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457326779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prelipcean?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prelipcean
What is Dr. Maria Prelipcean's specialty?
Dr. Prelipcean is a Endocrinologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Maria Prelipcean affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prelipcean is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham, Uab 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 Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Endocrinologist. Explore 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 Maria Prelipcean accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Maria Prelipcean is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Prelipcean offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prelipcean's office at (205) 933-4640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Prelipcean?
Please contact Dr. Prelipcean's office at (205) 933-4640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Prelipcean have?
Dr. Maria Prelipcean is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>