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Dr. John James, MD

Dr. John James, MD

Alexander City, AL

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. James, Family Medicine Specialist in Alexander City, AL?

    Dr. John James, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexander City, AL. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. James graduated from University of Ca and completed his residency at Orange County Med Center. Dr. James is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. James’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. James’s office at (256) 234-4131.

    Where did Dr. James go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Orange County Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca

    What languages does Dr. James speak?

    Dr. James and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. James treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. James 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. James. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Chronic Hives
    • Hives
    • Hives of unknown cause
    • Spontaneous urticaria
    • Persistent welts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L501: Idiopathic urticaria

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. James perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John James may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. James' office.

    Does Dr. James accept my insurance?

    Dr. James accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 234-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. James accept in Alexander City, AL?

    Dr. James in Alexander City, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Ameriprise Financial, Inc

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. James' office located?

    Dr. John James' Primary Practice

    44 Aliant Pkwy

    Alexander City, AL 35010

    (256) 234-4131

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    What is Dr. James's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811907579.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. James?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. James

    What is Dr. John James's specialty?

    Dr. James is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alexander City, AL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. James to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. James is affiliated with UAB Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 John James accepting new patients in Alexander City, AL?

    Yes, Dr. John James is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John James offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. James's office at (256) 234-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John James?

    Please contact Dr. James's office at (256) 234-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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