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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Downes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Boone, NC?
Dr. Cynthia Downes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boone, NC. Dr. Downes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downes’s office at (828) 262-4165.
What languages does Dr. Downes speak?
Dr. Downes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Downes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Downes 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. Downes. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Downes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Downes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Downes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Downes accept my insurance?
Dr. Downes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 262-4165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downes accept in Boone, NC?
Dr. Downes in Boone, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Downes' office located?
What is Dr. Downes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336376649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downes
What is Dr. Cynthia Downes's specialty?
Dr. Downes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Boone, NC.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Cynthia Downes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Downes is affiliated with Carteret Health Care, Carolinaeast Medical Center, Onslow Memorial Hospital, Duke University 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cynthia Downes accepting new patients in Boone, NC?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Downes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Downes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downes's office at (828) 262-4165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Downes?
Please contact Dr. Downes's office at (828) 262-4165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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