17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carson, Critical Care Internist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Carson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine | Pikeville College / College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carson speak?
Dr. Carson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Carson typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Carson 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. Carson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Carson typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Carson 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. Carson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Temporary Vein Access for Dialysis
- Vein-to-Vein Cannula Insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Placement (Vein)
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36800: Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Carson accept my insurance?
Dr. Carson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 693-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carson accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Carson 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Carson's office located?
Dr. John Carson's Primary Practice
660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301
Gastonia, NC 28054
(828) 693-5252
What hospitals are Dr. Carson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Carson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Carson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477580199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carson