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Dr. David Wells, MD

Burlington, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wells, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Burlington, NC?

    Dr. David Wells, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wells is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wells’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wells’s office at (540) 981-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Wells speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wells treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

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

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Wells may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wells accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 981-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wells accept in Burlington, NC?

    Dr. Wells in Burlington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wells' office located?

    Dr. David Wells' Primary Practice

    1240 Huffman Mill Rd

    Burlington, NC 27215

    (540) 981-7000

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    Dr. David Wells' Practice 2

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

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    Dr. David Wells' Practice 3

    1906 Belleview Ave SE

    Roanoke, VA 24014

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

    Dr. Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437733136.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wells?

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

    What is Dr. David Wells's specialty?

    Dr. Wells is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Burlington, NC. 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. Wells to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Wells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wells is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary Hospital, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is David Wells accepting new patients in Burlington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. David Wells is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Wells offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (540) 981-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Wells?

    Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (540) 981-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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