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Dr. Richard Wilkes, MD

Dr. Richard Wilkes, MD

Mount Pleasant, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilkes, Family Medicine Specialist in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Richard Wilkes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wilkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilkes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilkes’s office at (843) 884-1341.

    What languages does Dr. Wilkes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wilkes treat?

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

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    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:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2

    What procedures does Dr. Wilkes perform?

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

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Wilkes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 884-1341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilkes accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Wilkes in Mount Pleasant, SC 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wilkes' office located?

    Dr. Richard Wilkes' Primary Practice

    1400 Hospital Dr

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    (843) 884-1341

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    Dr. Richard Wilkes' Practice 2

    2075 Eagle Landing Blvd

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    Dr. Richard Wilkes' Practice 3

    319 Folly Rd

    Charleston, SC 29412

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

    Dr. Wilkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477847051.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilkes?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Wilkes's specialty?

    Dr. Wilkes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mount Pleasant, SC. 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. Wilkes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Wilkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilkes is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Roper Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Berkeley 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 Richard Wilkes accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Wilkes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Wilkes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilkes's office at (843) 884-1341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Wilkes?

    Please contact Dr. Wilkes's office at (843) 884-1341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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