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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crihfield, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Kernersville, NC?
Dr. Lori Crihfield, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kernersville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Crihfield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crihfield’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crihfield’s office at (336) 472-2000.
What languages does Dr. Crihfield speak?
Dr. Crihfield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crihfield typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Crihfield 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. Crihfield. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Crihfield typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lori Crihfield 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. Crihfield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crihfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Crihfield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 472-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crihfield accept in Kernersville, NC?
Dr. Crihfield in Kernersville, 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
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crihfield's office located?
Dr. Lori Crihfield's Primary Practice
1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 472-2000
What is Dr. Crihfield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crihfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598269771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crihfield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crihfield
What is Dr. Lori Crihfield's specialty?
Dr. Crihfield is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Kernersville, 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. Lori Crihfield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crihfield is affiliated with Sovah Health - Danville, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Wakemed Cary 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 Lori Crihfield accepting new patients in Kernersville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Lori Crihfield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lori Crihfield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crihfield's office at (336) 472-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lori Crihfield?
Please contact Dr. Crihfield's office at (336) 472-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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