25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. King, Surgeon in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Booker King, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. King is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office at (305) 585-1293.
Where did Dr. King go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. King board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Booker King, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. King speak?
Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. King treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Third-Degree Burn of Right Foot
- Burns
- Full-thickness burn of Right Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Right Foot
- Severe burn of Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T25321A: Burn of third degree of right foot, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. King perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Does Dr. King accept my insurance?
Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-1293 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. King in Chapel Hill, 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
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. King's office located?
What is Dr. King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407910219.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King
What is Dr. Booker King's specialty?
Dr. King is a Surgeon near Chapel Hill, NC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. King to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Booker King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with UNC Health Rex 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 Booker King accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Booker King is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Booker King offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. King's office at (305) 585-1293 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Booker King?
Please contact Dr. King's office at (305) 585-1293 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Booker King have?
Dr. Booker King is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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