20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blair, Hospitalist in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Dwight Blair, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blair completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Blair is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blair’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blair’s office at (910) 796-7900.
Where did Dr. Blair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Blair board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Blair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002
What languages does Dr. Blair speak?
Dr. Blair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blair treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Blair 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. Blair. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Blair perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dwight Blair may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blair's office.
Does Dr. Blair accept my insurance?
Dr. Blair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 796-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blair accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Blair in Wilmington, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blair's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Society of Hospital Medicine
Member
What is Dr. Blair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881618825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blair
What is Dr. Dwight Blair's specialty?
Dr. Blair is a Hospitalist near Wilmington, NC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Blair to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dwight Blair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blair is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Dwight Blair accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Blair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dwight Blair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (910) 796-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dwight Blair?
Please contact Dr. Blair's office at (910) 796-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dwight Blair have?
Dr. Dwight Blair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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