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Dr. Joseph Williamson, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Wilmington, NC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Williamson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC?

    Dr. Joseph Williamson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Williamson graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program. Dr. Williamson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williamson’s office at (910) 332-1072.

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

    • Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    What languages does Dr. Williamson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Williamson typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Williamson 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. Williamson. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Williamson typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Williamson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Williamson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Williamson accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Williamson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Williamson's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Williamson's Primary Practice

    4402 Shipyard Blvd

    Wilmington, NC 28403

    (910) 332-1072

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    Dr. Joseph Williamson's Practice 2

    2600 New Village Way

    Wilmington, NC 28405

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    Dr. Joseph Williamson's Practice 3

    8115 Market St Ste 100

    Wilmington, NC 28411

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

    Dr. Williamson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295739712.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williamson?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Williamson's specialty?

    Dr. Williamson is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, NC.

    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 Dr. Joseph Williamson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Williamson 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Joseph Williamson accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Williamson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Williamson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williamson's office at (910) 332-1072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Williamson?

    Please contact Dr. Williamson's office at (910) 332-1072 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Williamson's office located?

    Dr. Williamson's office is located in Wilmington, NC.