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Dr. Clarke Morton, MD

Big Stone Gap, VA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Big Stone Gap, VA?

    Dr. Clarke Morton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Big Stone Gap, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Morton completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Morton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morton’s office.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca

    Is Dr. Morton board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Clarke Morton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Morton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Morton treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morton 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. Morton. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Morton perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Clarke Morton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Morton's office.

    Does Dr. Morton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morton accept in Big Stone Gap, VA?

    Dr. Morton in Big Stone Gap, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Missouri

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    Where is Dr. Morton's office located?

    Dr. Clarke Morton's Primary Practice

    1990 Holton Ave E

    Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

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    Dr. Clarke Morton's Practice 2

    2 Bernardine Dr

    Newport News, VA 23602

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    Dr. Clarke Morton's Practice 3

    1700 SW 7th St

    Topeka, KS 66606

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

    Dr. Morton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497789515.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morton?

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

    What is Dr. Clarke Morton's specialty?

    Dr. Morton is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Big Stone Gap, VA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Morton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clarke Morton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morton is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Clarke Morton accepting new patients in Big Stone Gap, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Clarke Morton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clarke Morton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clarke Morton?

    Please contact Dr. Morton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clarke Morton have?

    Dr. Clarke Morton is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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