SIMONA PETRA DUNLAP, M.D.
Direct Primary Care
Managing complex health needs across the lifespan with expert internal medicine care.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Graduated
- 1990
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Group practice
- Southview Medical Group, PC · 40 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Dr. Simona Petra Dunlap practices within the Southview Medical Group, PC in Birmingham, Alabama. Because this practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.
The field of internal medicine manages acute and chronic conditions affecting adult health. Care encompasses managing complex issues such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disorders, and managing preventative health screenings. Visits cover routine physicals, management of ongoing chronic diseases, and acute illness evaluation.
The practice is situated within a group setting of 40 clinicians. Medicare assignment is accepted by the group, and the direct-pay structure means patients are responsible for payment outside of standard insurance billing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of health issues does an internist typically manage?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, covering issues like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disorders.
Does this practice accept Medicare?
Yes, the group practice accepts Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
A direct-pay model means patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing.
What kind of care is provided in internal medicine?
Internal medicine covers preventive care, acute illness evaluation, and management of long-term chronic conditions for adults.
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