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Dr. David Draughn, MD

Gastonia, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Draughn, Surgeon in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. David Draughn, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Draughn graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Draughn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Draughn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Draughn’s office at (704) 861-2072.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, General Surgery; Univ Of Ky Hosp, General Surgery | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Draughn board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Draughn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Draughn speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Draughn treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Draughn 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. Draughn. 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:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
    • I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
    • I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Left Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg
    • Pain in left lower limb
    • Left leg discomfort
    • Aching left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg
    • M79605: Pain in left leg

    Also known as:

    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I871: Compression of vein

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty with Implants
    • Peripheral Artery Stent
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Vascular Stent

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95820: Peripheral vascular angioplasty status with implants and grafts

    What procedures does Dr. Draughn perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Draughn performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Draughn. 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:

    • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Injection Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Sclerosing
    • Chemical Ablation of Veins

    CPT Codes:

    • 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment
    • Stab Phlebectomy
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Varicose Vein Excision
    • RF ablation for veins
    • Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
    • Varicose vein heat treatment
    • Sclerotherapy for veins
    • Foam injection for varicose veins
    • Varicose vein injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
    • 37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
    • 36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Venipuncture
    • IV Insertion
    • Intravenous Access
    • Catheter Placement Vein

    CPT Codes:

    • 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Also known as:

    • Additional Vein Stent Placement
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Stenting
    • Venous Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Fluid Collection
    • Incision and Drainage
    • Hematoma Drainage
    • Seroma Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

    Does Dr. Draughn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Draughn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 861-2072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Draughn accept in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Draughn in Gastonia, 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 North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Draughn's office located?

    Dr. David Draughn's Primary Practice

    860 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 120

    Gastonia, NC 28054

    (704) 861-2072

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    Dr. David Draughn's Practice 2

    1130 New Garden Rd

    Greensboro, NC 27410

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    Dr. David Draughn's Practice 3

    15825 Ballantyne Medical Pl Ste 240

    Charlotte, NC 28277

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

    Dr. Draughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336236090.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Draughn?

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

    What is Dr. David Draughn's specialty?

    Dr. Draughn is a Surgeon near Gastonia, NC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Draughn to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Draughn is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland 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

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    Is David Draughn accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

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

    Does Dr. David Draughn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Draughn's office at (704) 861-2072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Draughn?

    Please contact Dr. Draughn's office at (704) 861-2072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Draughn have?

    Dr. David Draughn is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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