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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Covington, Anesthesiologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Derek Covington, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Covington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Covington’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Covington’s office at (352) 265-0301.
What languages does Dr. Covington speak?
Dr. Covington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Covington treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Covington 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. Covington. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
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
Which procedures does Dr. Covington perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Covington may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Covington's office.
Does Dr. Covington accept my insurance?
Dr. Covington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Covington accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Covington in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Covington's office located?
Dr. Derek Covington's Primary Practice
131 Providence Rd Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28207
(352) 265-0301
Dr. Derek Covington's Practice 3
300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 311
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
What is Dr. Covington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649562091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covington
What is Dr. Derek Covington's specialty?
Dr. Covington is a Anesthesiologist near Charlotte, NC. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Covington to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Covington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Covington is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center 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
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Is Derek Covington accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Derek Covington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Covington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (352) 265-0301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Covington?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (352) 265-0301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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