23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metcalf, Internist in Nags Head, NC?
Dr. Vern Metcalf, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nags Head, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Metcalf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metcalf’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metcalf’s office at (252) 449-7373.
Where did Dr. Metcalf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Metcalf board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vern Metcalf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2001
What languages does Dr. Metcalf speak?
Dr. Metcalf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Metcalf treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Metcalf 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. Metcalf. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Which procedures does Dr. Metcalf perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vern Metcalf 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. Metcalf's office.
Does Dr. Metcalf accept my insurance?
Dr. Metcalf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 449-7373 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metcalf accept in Nags Head, NC?
Dr. Metcalf in Nags Head, 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)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Metcalf's office located?
Dr. Vern Metcalf's Primary Practice
4800 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 449-7373
What is Dr. Metcalf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metcalf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720081128.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metcalf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metcalf
What is Dr. Vern Metcalf's specialty?
Dr. Metcalf is a Internist near Nags Head, NC.
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. Metcalf to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vern Metcalf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metcalf is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Leigh 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
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Is Vern Metcalf accepting new patients in Nags Head, NC?
Yes, Dr. Vern Metcalf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vern Metcalf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metcalf's office at (252) 449-7373 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vern Metcalf?
Please contact Dr. Metcalf's office at (252) 449-7373 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vern Metcalf have?
Dr. Vern Metcalf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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