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Dr. James Wofford, MD

Winston Salem, NC

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    Who is Dr. Wofford, Internist in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. James Wofford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wofford completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wofford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wofford’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wofford’s office at (336) 713-9800.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Nc Bapt Hospital Bowman Gray Sc

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms

    Is Dr. Wofford board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Wofford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Wofford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wofford treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Wofford 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. Wofford. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure from Another Condition
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • Secondary Hypertension
    • Symptomatic Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure with Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I159: Secondary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure

    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
    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4

    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:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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 Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin

    Which procedures does Dr. Wofford perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Wofford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wofford's office.

    Does Dr. Wofford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wofford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 713-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wofford accept in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Wofford in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CalOptima

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wofford's office located?

    Dr. James Wofford's Primary Practice

    1200 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr

    Winston Salem, NC 27101

    (336) 713-9800

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    Dr. James Wofford's Practice 2

    Medical Ctr Blvd

    Winston Salem, NC 27157

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

    Dr. Wofford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750363354.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wofford?

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

    What is Dr. James Wofford's specialty?

    Dr. Wofford is a Internist near Winston Salem, 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. Wofford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Wofford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Wofford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 James Wofford accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James Wofford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Wofford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wofford's office at (336) 713-9800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Wofford?

    Please contact Dr. Wofford's office at (336) 713-9800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Wofford have?

    Dr. James Wofford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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