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. Dr. Wilkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilkes’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wilkes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wilkes typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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