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Who is Dr. Dingus, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Big Stone Gap, VA?
Dr. Donald Dingus, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Big Stone Gap, VA. Dr. Dingus graduated from University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Dingus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dingus’s office at (276) 524-1401.
Where did Dr. Dingus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School
What languages does Dr. Dingus speak?
Dr. Dingus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dingus typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dingus 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. Dingus. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Otitis media
- Ear infection
- Non-pus forming ear infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65193: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Other viral stomach flu
- Non-rotavirus enteritis
- Various viral gut infections
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0839: Other viral enteritis
Also known as:
- Recurrent Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Repeated Sinusitis
- Frontal Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0111: Acute recurrent frontal sinusitis
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent widespread sinus infection
- Repeated inflammation of all sinuses
- Recurring severe acute sinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0141: Acute recurrent pansinusitis
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dingus typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Donald Dingus may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Dingus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dingus accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Dingus' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Dingus' office located?
Dr. Donald Dingus' Primary Practice
205 E 19th St N
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 524-1401
What is Dr. Dingus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dingus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265471635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dingus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dingus
What is Dr. Donald Dingus's specialty?
Dr. Dingus is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Big Stone Gap, VA.
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 this Dr. Donald Dingus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dingus is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Donald Dingus accepting new patients in Big Stone Gap, VA?
Yes, Dr. Donald Dingus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Dingus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dingus's office at (276) 524-1401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Dingus?
Please contact Dr. Dingus's office at (276) 524-1401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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