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Dr. James North, MD

Winston Salem, NC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. North, Pain Medicine Specialist in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. James North, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. North graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. North is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. North’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. North’s office at (336) 765-6181.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. North?

    Dr. James North, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pain Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. North empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Interventional Pain Management, Spinal Cord Stimulation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Winston Salem/NC community, Dr. North is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. North go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    What languages does Dr. North speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. North treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. North 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. North. 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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Thoracic Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47814: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Management
    • Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
    • Implantable Neurostimulator Care
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • CRPS Type 1
    • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
    • RSD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G90522: Complex regional pain syndrome I of left lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. North perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Does Dr. North accept my insurance?

    Dr. North accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 765-6181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. North accept in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. North in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. North's office located?

    Dr. James North's Primary Practice

    145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 330

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

    (336) 765-6181

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    Dr. James North's Practice 2

    110 Dutchman Ct

    Elkin, NC 28621

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    Dr. James North's Practice 3

    330 Billingsley Rd Ste 210

    Charlotte, NC 28211

    (336) 765-6181

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

    Dr. North's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780638163.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. North?

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

    What is Dr. James North's specialty?

    Dr. North is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Winston Salem, NC. Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions. Contact Dr. North to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James North affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. North is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Medical Park 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 Pain Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Pain Medicine Specialist with 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 James North accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James North is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James North offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. North's office at (336) 765-6181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James North?

    Please contact Dr. North's office at (336) 765-6181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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