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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hurst, Internist in Alpine, CA?
Dr. Michael Hurst, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alpine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Hurst graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hurst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hurst’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hurst’s office at (209) 461-3196.
Where did Dr. Hurst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Hurst board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hurst, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hurst speak?
Dr. Hurst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hurst treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hurst 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. Hurst. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hurst perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Hurst 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. Hurst's office.
Does Dr. Hurst accept my insurance?
Dr. Hurst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 461-3196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hurst accept in Alpine, CA?
Dr. Hurst in Alpine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Hurst's office located?
What is Dr. Hurst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hurst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205893104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hurst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hurst
What is Dr. Michael Hurst's specialty?
Dr. Hurst is a Internist near Alpine, 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. Hurst to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Hurst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hurst is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont 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 Internist?
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Is Michael Hurst accepting new patients in Alpine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Hurst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hurst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hurst's office at (209) 461-3196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hurst?
Please contact Dr. Hurst's office at (209) 461-3196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Hurst have?
Dr. Michael Hurst is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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