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Dr. Raye Absher

Pain Medicine Specialist

North Wilkesboro, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Absher, Pain Medicine Specialist in North Wilkesboro, NC?

    Dr. Raye Absher is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Wilkesboro, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Absher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Absher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Absher’s office at (336) 289-2289.

    What languages does Dr. Absher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Absher typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Absher 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. Absher. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Absher typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Raye Absher may include:

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

    Does Dr. Absher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Absher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 289-2289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Absher accept in North Wilkesboro, NC?

    Dr. Absher in North Wilkesboro, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Absher's office located?

    Dr. Raye Absher's Primary Practice

    190 Independence Ave Ste B

    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

    (336) 289-2289

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    Dr. Raye Absher's Practice 2

    507 N Lindsay St

    High Point, NC 27262

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    Dr. Raye Absher's Practice 3

    1103 W D St

    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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    What hospitals are Dr. Absher affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Absher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Unc Hospitals - Chapel Hill,Chapel Hill, NC
    Caldwell Memorial Hospital,Lenoir, NC
    Catawba Valley Medical Center,Hickory, NC

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

    Dr. Absher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316552664.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Absher?

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

    What is Dr. Raye Absher's specialty?

    Dr. Absher is a Pain Medicine Specialist near North Wilkesboro, NC.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

    Is Dr. Raye Absher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Absher is affiliated with Unc Health Blue Ridge which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain 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. Raye Absher accepting new patients in North Wilkesboro, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Raye Absher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raye Absher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Absher's office at (336) 289-2289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raye Absher?

    Please contact Dr. Absher's office at (336) 289-2289 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Absher's office located?

    Dr. Absher's offices are located in North Wilkesboro, NC and High Point, NC.