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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Williams, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Wheaton Williams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (828) 326-3000.
Where did Dr. Williams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Military Only Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Williams board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wheaton Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Williams speak?
Dr. Williams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Williams treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Williams perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Wheaton Williams may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Williams' office.
Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 326-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Williams in Hickory, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Managed Care of America
Medicare
State of North Carolina
Vaya Health
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Where is Dr. Williams' office located?
Dr. Wheaton Williams' Primary Practice
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 326-3000
What is Dr. Williams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326045311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Williams
What is Dr. Wheaton Williams's specialty?
Dr. Williams is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hickory, NC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Williams to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wheaton Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Catawba Valley 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Wheaton Williams accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Wheaton Williams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wheaton Williams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (828) 326-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wheaton Williams?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (828) 326-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wheaton Williams have?
Dr. Wheaton Williams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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