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Dr. Krichna Sowles, MD

Burlington, NC

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sowles, Family Medicine Specialist in Burlington, NC?

    Dr. Krichna Sowles, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Sowles graduated from Faculdade de Medicina da Santa Casa da Misericordia and completed her residency at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia) Program. Dr. Sowles is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sowles’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sowles’s office at (336) 538-0565.

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

    • Residency: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia) Program

    • Medical School: Escola De Medicina Da Santa Casa De Misericordia De Vitoria | Faculdade de Medicina da Santa Casa da Misericordia

    Is Dr. Sowles board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Krichna Sowles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sowles speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Sowles treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sowles 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. Sowles. 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:

    • 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. Sowles perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krichna Sowles may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sowles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sowles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 538-0565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthTeam Advantage (NC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sowles' office located?

    Dr. Krichna Sowles' Primary Practice

    1041 Kirkpatrick Rd Ste 100

    Burlington, NC 27215

    (336) 538-0565

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    Dr. Krichna Sowles' Practice 2

    1205 S Main St

    Graham, NC 27253

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    Dr. Krichna Sowles' Practice 3

    1107 S Main St

    Reidsville, NC 27320

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

    Dr. Sowles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861594871.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sowles?

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

    What is Dr. Krichna Sowles's specialty?

    Dr. Sowles is a Family Medicine Specialist near Burlington, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Sowles to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Krichna Sowles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sowles is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Krichna Sowles accepting new patients in Burlington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Krichna Sowles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krichna Sowles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sowles's office at (336) 538-0565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Krichna Sowles?

    Please contact Dr. Sowles's office at (336) 538-0565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Krichna Sowles have?

    Dr. Krichna Sowles is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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