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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dowd, Internist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Joshua Dowd, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dowd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dowd’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dowd’s office at (919) 828-0890.
What languages does Dr. Dowd speak?
Dr. Dowd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dowd typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dowd 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. Dowd. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of the Spinal Canal
- Spinal Canal Stenosis
- Nerve Compression in Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4800: Spinal stenosis, site unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dowd typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Dowd may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Dowd's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dowd accept my insurance?
Dr. Dowd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 828-0890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dowd accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Dowd in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dowd's office located?
What is Dr. Dowd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dowd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144631425.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dowd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dowd
What is Dr. Joshua Dowd's specialty?
Dr. Dowd is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Joshua Dowd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dowd is affiliated with Wakemed Cary Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joshua Dowd accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Dowd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Dowd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dowd's office at (919) 828-0890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Dowd?
Please contact Dr. Dowd's office at (919) 828-0890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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