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Dr. Michael Gwinn, MD

Physiatrist

Raleigh, NC

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gwinn, Physiatrist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Michael Gwinn, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Gwinn graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Oh State Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gwinn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gwinn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gwinn’s office at (919) 350-8779.

    Where did Dr. Gwinn go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Oh State Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Ohio State University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gwinn board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gwinn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Gwinn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gwinn typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gwinn 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. Gwinn. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gwinn typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gwinn 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. Gwinn. 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:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Gwinn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gwinn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gwinn accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Gwinn in Raleigh, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gwinn's office located?

    Dr. Michael Gwinn's Primary Practice

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 350-8779

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    Dr. Michael Gwinn's Practice 2

    10 Aviemore Dr

    Pinehurst, NC 28374

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    Dr. Michael Gwinn's Practice 3

    5306 NC Highway 55 Ste 105

    Durham, NC 27713

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

    Dr. Gwinn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134152002.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gwinn?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Gwinn's specialty?

    Dr. Gwinn is a Physiatrist near Raleigh, NC.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Michael Gwinn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gwinn is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Firsthealth Moore Regional 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

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    Is Dr. Michael Gwinn accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gwinn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Gwinn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gwinn's office at (919) 350-8779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Gwinn?

    Please contact Dr. Gwinn's office at (919) 350-8779 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gwinn's office located?

    Dr. Gwinn's offices are located in Raleigh, NC, Pinehurst, NC, and Durham, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Gwinn have?

    Dr. Michael Gwinn is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.