Dr. Dwayne North

Gloucester, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. North, Surgeon in Gloucester, VA?

Dr. Dwayne North is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gloucester, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. North is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. North’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. North’s office at (804) 693-6720.

What languages does Dr. North speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. North typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. North 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. North. 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:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Groin Hernia (One Side)
Umbilical Hernia
Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
Single Groin Hernia
Hernia in One Groin
Belly Button Hernia
Navel Hernia
Umbilical Rupture

ICD-10 Codes:

K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

Also known as:

Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Gallbladder stones
Biliary calculi

ICD-10 Codes:

K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

Also known as:

Epidermal Cyst
Skin Condition
Sebaceous Cyst
Keratin Cyst
Epidermoid Cyst

ICD-10 Codes:

L720: Epidermal cyst

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. North typically perform?

As a Surgeon, Dr. North 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. North. 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:

CPT Codes:

45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

Also known as:

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

CPT Codes:

47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

Also known as:

Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
Malignant Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal
Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

CPT Codes:

11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

Also known as:

Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
Benign Skin Lesion Excision
Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

CPT Codes:

11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

Also known as:

Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port

CPT Codes:

36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

Does Dr. North accept my insurance?

Dr. North accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 693-6720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. North accept in Gloucester, VA?

Dr. North in Gloucester, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

All Other Commercial
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. North's office located?

Dr. Dwayne North's Primary Practice

7584 Hospital Dr # C202

Gloucester, VA 23061

(804) 693-6720

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Suite C 202

7547 Medical Dr Ste 1200

Gloucester, VA 23061

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What hospitals are Dr. North affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. North has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital,Gloucester, VA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Riverside Regional Medical Center,Newport News, VA

Ranked Lung Cancer Surgery

Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg,Williamsburg, VA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Riverside Hospital Inc,Smithfield, VA

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

Dr. North's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457745143.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. North?

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

What is Dr. Dwayne North's specialty?

Dr. North is a Surgeon near Gloucester, VA.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Is Dr. Dwayne North affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. North is affiliated with Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg 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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