41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. North, Internist in Mount Vernon, WA?
Where did Dr. North go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Rush Presby St Luke's M C
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. North board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Deborah North, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. North speak?
Dr. North and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. North typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. North 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. North. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. North typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah North 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. North's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. North accept my insurance?
Dr. North accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 428-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. North accept in Mount Vernon, WA?
Dr. North in Mount Vernon, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
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Where is Dr. North's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. North affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. North has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. North's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. North's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588628747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. North?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. North
What is Dr. Deborah North's specialty?
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.