Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dawkins, Family Medicine Specialist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Dwight Dawkins, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dawkins graduated from University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Fla. Dr. Dawkins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dawkins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawkins’s office at (239) 436-5000.
Where did Dr. Dawkins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Fla
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami School of Medicine
Is Dr. Dawkins board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Dawkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dawkins speak?
Dr. Dawkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Dawkins treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dawkins 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. Dawkins. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urea Cycle Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- UCD
- Urea Cycle Enzyme Problem
- Ammonia Processing Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7220: Disorder of urea cycle metabolism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Which procedures does Dr. Dawkins perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dwight Dawkins may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dawkins' office.
Does Dr. Dawkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 436-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dawkins accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Dawkins in Port Saint Lucie, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Dawkins' office located?
Dr. Dwight Dawkins' Primary Practice
1700 SE Hillmoor Dr Ste 102
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(239) 436-5000
What is Dr. Dawkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dawkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164492005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dawkins
What is Dr. Dwight Dawkins's specialty?
Dr. Dawkins is a Family Medicine Specialist near Port Saint Lucie, FL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Dawkins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dwight Dawkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dawkins is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, HCA Florida St. Lucie 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 Dwight Dawkins accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Yes, Dr. Dwight Dawkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dwight Dawkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dawkins's office at (239) 436-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dwight Dawkins?
Please contact Dr. Dawkins's office at (239) 436-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dwight Dawkins have?
Dr. Dwight Dawkins is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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