Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Darkes, Internist in Garner, NC?
Dr. Leroy Darkes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Garner, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Darkes completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Darkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Darkes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Darkes’s office at (919) 833-3111.
Where did Dr. Darkes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Darkes board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leroy Darkes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Darkes speak?
Dr. Darkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Darkes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Darkes 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. Darkes. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Darkes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leroy Darkes 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. Darkes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Darkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Darkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 833-3111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Darkes accept in Garner, NC?
Dr. Darkes in Garner, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Darkes' office located?
Dr. Leroy Darkes' Primary Practice
400 Health Park Dr # 100
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 833-3111
What is Dr. Darkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Darkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326011396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Darkes
What is Dr. Leroy Darkes's specialty?
Dr. Darkes is a Internist near Garner, NC.
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.
Is this Dr. Leroy Darkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Darkes is affiliated with Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Johnston Clayton 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 Leroy Darkes accepting new patients in Garner, NC?
Yes, Dr. Leroy Darkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leroy Darkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Darkes's office at (919) 833-3111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leroy Darkes?
Please contact Dr. Darkes's office at (919) 833-3111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leroy Darkes have?
Dr. Leroy Darkes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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