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Dr. James Joachim, MD

Wilmington, NC

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joachim, Internist in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. James Joachim, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Joachim graduated from The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and completed his residency at Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Joachim is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joachim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joachim’s office at (910) 762-8077.

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

    • Residency: Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine | Ny Hospital Med Center Of Queens | New York Methodist Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Del Noreste, Esc De Med, Tampico | The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University

    What languages does Dr. Joachim speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Joachim treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Joachim 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. Joachim. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes due to Underlying Condition
    • Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Secondary Diabetes
    • Other Type of Diabetes
    • Diabetes from Another Illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E089: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition without complications

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Superficial Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Left Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Open Sore on Leg
    • Skin Wound on Leg
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97811: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg limited to breakdown of skin
    • L97821: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg limited to breakdown of skin

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91302D: Unspecified open wound, left foot, subsequent encounter
    • S91301D: Unspecified open wound, right foot, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97521: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot limited to breakdown of skin

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Joachim perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Joachim 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. Joachim. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Does Dr. Joachim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joachim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 762-8077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joachim accept in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Joachim in Wilmington, 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joachim's office located?

    Dr. James Joachim's Primary Practice

    1602 Physicians Dr Ste 105

    Wilmington, NC 28401

    (910) 762-8077

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    Dr. James Joachim's Practice 2

    2501 W Burbank Blvd Ste 200

    Burbank, CA 91505

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    Dr. James Joachim's Practice 3

    1821 E Chapman Ave

    Fullerton, CA 92831

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

    Dr. Joachim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669570107.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joachim?

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

    What is Dr. James Joachim's specialty?

    Dr. Joachim is a Internist near Wilmington, NC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Joachim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Joachim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joachim is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 James Joachim accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James Joachim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Joachim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joachim's office at (910) 762-8077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Joachim?

    Please contact Dr. Joachim's office at (910) 762-8077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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