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Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Wadesboro, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Nimwegen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Wadesboro, NC?

    Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wadesboro, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Van Nimwegen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Nimwegen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Nimwegen’s office at (919) 423-9887.

    What languages does Dr. Van Nimwegen speak?

    Dr. Van Nimwegen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Nimwegen typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Van Nimwegen 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. Van Nimwegen. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Nimwegen typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Van Nimwegen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Van Nimwegen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Nimwegen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 423-9887 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Nimwegen accept in Wadesboro, NC?

    Dr. Van Nimwegen in Wadesboro, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Van Nimwegen's office located?

    Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen's Primary Practice

    2301 US Highway 74 W

    Wadesboro, NC 28170

    (919) 423-9887

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    Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen's Practice 2

    2525 Court Dr

    Gastonia, NC 28054

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    Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen's Practice 3

    1000 Healing Way

    Matthews, NC 28104

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    What is Dr. Van Nimwegen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Van Nimwegen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578941142.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Nimwegen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Van Nimwegen

    What is Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen's specialty?

    Dr. Van Nimwegen is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Wadesboro, 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 Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Nimwegen is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Ecu Health North Hospital, Harris Regional 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen accepting new patients in Wadesboro, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Nimwegen's office at (919) 423-9887 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lena Van Nimwegen?

    Please contact Dr. Van Nimwegen's office at (919) 423-9887 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Van Nimwegen's office located?

    Dr. Van Nimwegen's offices are located in Wadesboro, NC, Gastonia, NC, and Matthews, NC.