23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Timmins, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. William Timmins, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Timmins graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Timmins is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Timmins’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Timmins’s office at (434) 243-3922.
Where did Dr. Timmins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Family Medicine | University of California, San Diego | University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Timmins board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Timmins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Timmins speak?
Dr. Timmins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Timmins typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Timmins 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. Timmins. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Timmins typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Timmins may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Timmins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Timmins accept my insurance?
Dr. Timmins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-3922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Timmins accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Timmins in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Timmins' office located?
Dr. William Timmins' Primary Practice
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 243-3922
What is Dr. Timmins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Timmins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295720217.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Timmins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Timmins
What is Dr. William Timmins's specialty?
Dr. Timmins is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. William Timmins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Timmins is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Hca Henrico Doctors' 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 William Timmins accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. William Timmins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Timmins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Timmins's office at (434) 243-3922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Timmins?
Please contact Dr. Timmins's office at (434) 243-3922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Timmins have?
Dr. William Timmins is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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