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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abshire, Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. James Abshire, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abshire completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Abshire is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abshire’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abshire’s office at (916) 733-3400.
Where did Dr. Abshire go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Abshire board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Abshire, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abshire speak?
Dr. Abshire and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abshire treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Abshire 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. Abshire. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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
Which procedures does Dr. Abshire perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Abshire 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abshire's office.
Does Dr. Abshire accept my insurance?
Dr. Abshire accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 733-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abshire accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Abshire in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dignity Health / Catholic Health West
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abshire's office located?
What is Dr. Abshire's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abshire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790794972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abshire?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abshire
What is Dr. James Abshire's specialty?
Dr. Abshire is a Internist near Sacramento, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Abshire to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Abshire affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abshire is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Folsom 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is James Abshire accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Abshire is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Abshire offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abshire's office at (916) 733-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Abshire?
Please contact Dr. Abshire's office at (916) 733-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Abshire have?
Dr. James Abshire is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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