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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wilcox, Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Christopher Wilcox, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wilcox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilcox’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilcox’s office at (410) 955-2800.
What languages does Dr. Wilcox speak?
Dr. Wilcox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wilcox treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Wilcox 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. Wilcox. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack of the LAD Artery (STEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
- Widowmaker Heart Attack
- LAD Myocardial Infarction
- STEMI Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
- I2102: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving left anterior descending coronary artery
Also known as:
- Complete Heart Block
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Blood Clot in Lung Artery with Acute Heart Strain
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Saddle pulmonary embolism
- Massive lung clot with heart failure
- Acute cor pulmonale from saddle embolus
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2602: Saddle embolus of pulmonary artery with acute cor pulmonale
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wilcox perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Wilcox may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wilcox's office.
Does Dr. Wilcox accept my insurance?
Dr. Wilcox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wilcox accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Wilcox in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthNow New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independent Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wilcox's office located?
What is Dr. Wilcox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wilcox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871947408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilcox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wilcox
What is Dr. Christopher Wilcox's specialty?
Dr. Wilcox is a Internist near Buffalo, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Wilcox to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Wilcox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wilcox is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Kenmore Mercy 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Christopher Wilcox accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wilcox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wilcox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wilcox's office at (410) 955-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wilcox?
Please contact Dr. Wilcox's office at (410) 955-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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