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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crooks, Hospitalist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Michael Crooks, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Crooks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crooks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crooks’s office at (828) 213-1111.
What languages does Dr. Crooks speak?
Dr. Crooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Crooks typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Crooks 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. Crooks. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Crooks typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Crooks may include:
Please contact Dr. Crooks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Crooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crooks accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Crooks in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crooks' office located?
What is Dr. Crooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114380490.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crooks
What is Dr. Michael Crooks's specialty?
Dr. Crooks is a Hospitalist near Asheville, NC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Michael Crooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crooks is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville, Frye Regional Medical Center, Unc Health Pardee 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Crooks accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Michael Crooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Crooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crooks's office at (828) 213-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Crooks?
Please contact Dr. Crooks's office at (828) 213-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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