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Dr. Katherine Bakewell, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bakewell, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Katherine Bakewell, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bakewell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakewell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakewell’s office at (608) 890-8682.

    What languages does Dr. Bakewell speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bakewell 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. Bakewell. 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
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Bakewell may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bakewell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bakewell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 890-8682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bakewell accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Bakewell in Asheville, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bakewell's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Bakewell's Primary Practice

    1100 Tunnel Rd

    Asheville, NC 28805

    (608) 890-8682

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    Dr. Katherine Bakewell's Practice 2

    260 Hospital Dr

    Brevard, NC 28712

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    Dr. Katherine Bakewell's Practice 3

    120 Riverview St

    Franklin, NC 28734

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bakewell affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Bakewell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mission Health - Angel Medical Center,Franklin, NC

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

    Dr. Bakewell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871989541.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakewell?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Bakewell's specialty?

    Dr. Bakewell is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC.

    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. Katherine Bakewell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bakewell is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional Hospital 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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    Is Dr. Katherine Bakewell accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Bakewell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Bakewell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bakewell's office at (608) 890-8682 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Bakewell?

    Please contact Dr. Bakewell's office at (608) 890-8682 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bakewell's office located?

    Dr. Bakewell's offices are located in Asheville, NC, Brevard, NC, and Franklin, NC.