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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duffus, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Sara Duffus, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Duffus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duffus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duffus’s office at (984) 974-1000.
What languages does Dr. Duffus speak?
Dr. Duffus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Duffus typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Duffus 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. Duffus. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Duffus typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Duffus may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Duffus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Duffus accept my insurance?
Dr. Duffus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (984) 974-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duffus accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Duffus in Chapel Hill, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Duffus' office located?
What is Dr. Duffus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duffus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770979965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duffus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duffus
What is Dr. Sara Duffus's specialty?
Dr. Duffus is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Chapel Hill, NC.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is this Dr. Sara Duffus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Duffus is affiliated with Carteret Health Care 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist. 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 Sara Duffus accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Sara Duffus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Duffus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duffus's office at (984) 974-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Duffus?
Please contact Dr. Duffus's office at (984) 974-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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