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Dr. Nicholas Wilkes, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Mobile, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilkes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Nicholas Wilkes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mobile, AL. Dr. Wilkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilkes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilkes’s office at (251) 460-5333.

    What languages does Dr. Wilkes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wilkes typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wilkes 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. Wilkes. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Precordial pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wilkes typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Wilkes may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wilkes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 460-5333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilkes accept in Mobile, AL?

    Dr. Wilkes in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UMass Memorial Health Care

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    Where is Dr. Wilkes' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Wilkes' Primary Practice

    3719 Dauphin St

    Mobile, AL 36608

    (251) 460-5333

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    What hospitals are Dr. Wilkes affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Wilkes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Baptist Medical Center Nassau,Fernandina Beach, FL

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

    Dr. Wilkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952668626.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilkes?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Wilkes's specialty?

    Dr. Wilkes is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mobile, AL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Wilkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilkes is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Nicholas Wilkes accepting new patients in Mobile, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Wilkes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Wilkes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilkes' office at (251) 460-5333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Wilkes?

    Please contact Dr. Wilkes' office at (251) 460-5333 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wilkes' office located?

    Dr. Wilkes' office is located in Mobile, AL.