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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Diddams, Pulmonologist in Concord, NC?
Dr. Maxwell Diddams, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Concord, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Diddams is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diddams’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diddams’s office at (919) 966-4468.
What languages does Dr. Diddams speak?
Dr. Diddams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Diddams treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Diddams 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. Diddams. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Diddams perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Diddams 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. Diddams. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Diddams accept my insurance?
Dr. Diddams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-4468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diddams accept in Concord, NC?
Dr. Diddams in Concord, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Diddams' office located?
What is Dr. Diddams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diddams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740716000.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diddams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diddams
What is Dr. Maxwell Diddams's specialty?
Dr. Diddams is a Pulmonologist near Concord, NC. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Diddams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maxwell Diddams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diddams is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus 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 Maxwell Diddams accepting new patients in Concord, NC?
Yes, Dr. Maxwell Diddams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maxwell Diddams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Diddams's office at (919) 966-4468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maxwell Diddams?
Please contact Dr. Diddams's office at (919) 966-4468 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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