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Dr. Emily Wheelis, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wheelis, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Emily Wheelis, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wheelis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wheelis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wheelis’s office at (505) 272-5560.

    What languages does Dr. Wheelis speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified

    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:

    • Alcohol Intoxication
    • Alcohol
    • Alcohol poisoning
    • Acute alcohol intoxication
    • Being drunk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10929: Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Wheelis may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wheelis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wheelis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-5560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wheelis accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Wheelis in Albuquerque, NM 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

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthScope

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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    Where is Dr. Wheelis' office located?

    Dr. Emily Wheelis' Primary Practice

    1 University of New Mexico

    Albuquerque, NM 87131

    (505) 272-5560

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    Dr. Emily Wheelis' Practice 2

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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

    Dr. Wheelis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841652096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wheelis?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Wheelis's specialty?

    Dr. Wheelis is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.

    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. Emily Wheelis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wheelis is affiliated with Multicare Capital Medical Center, Lovelace Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan 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

    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. Emily Wheelis accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Wheelis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Wheelis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wheelis' office at (505) 272-5560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Wheelis?

    Please contact Dr. Wheelis' office at (505) 272-5560 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wheelis' office located?

    Dr. Wheelis' office is located in Albuquerque, NM.