Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schuls, Internist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Schuls go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Med University Sc College Of Med | Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Schuls board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Erik Schuls, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2009
What languages does Dr. Schuls speak?
Dr. Schuls and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Schuls typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Schuls 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. Schuls. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schuls typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Erik Schuls 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
Please contact Dr. Schuls' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schuls accept my insurance?
Dr. Schuls accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (980) 487-3678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schuls accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Schuls in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schuls' office located?
Dr. Erik Schuls' Primary Practice
660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301
Gastonia, NC 28054
(980) 487-3678
What hospitals are Dr. Schuls affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schuls has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of Society of hospital Medicine
What is Dr. Schuls's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schuls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578558912.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schuls?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schuls
What is Dr. Erik Schuls's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.