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Dr. Brian Thwaites, MD

Charlotte, NC

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thwaites, Anesthesiologist in Charlotte, NC?

    Dr. Brian Thwaites, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Thwaites graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Military Only Program. Dr. Thwaites is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thwaites’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thwaites’s office at (910) 878-5150.

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

    • Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Military Only Program

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Thwaites board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Thwaites, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Thwaites speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thwaites treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Thwaites 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. Thwaites. 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain
    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Back and Leg Pain
    • Sciatic Back Pain
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Opioid consumption
    • Taking opioids
    • Opioid intake

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Does Dr. Thwaites accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thwaites accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 878-5150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thwaites accept in Charlotte, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thwaites' office located?

    Dr. Brian Thwaites' Primary Practice

    131 Providence Rd Ste 200

    Charlotte, NC 28207

    (910) 878-5150

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    Dr. Brian Thwaites' Practice 2

    4565 Fayetteville Rd Ste B

    Raeford, NC 28376

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    Dr. Brian Thwaites' Practice 3

    3716 Morganton Rd # 1

    Fayetteville, NC 28303

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

    Dr. Thwaites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154330256.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thwaites?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Thwaites's specialty?

    Dr. Thwaites is a Anesthesiologist near Charlotte, NC. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Thwaites to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Thwaites affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thwaites is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Brian Thwaites accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Thwaites is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Thwaites offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thwaites's office at (910) 878-5150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Thwaites?

    Please contact Dr. Thwaites's office at (910) 878-5150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Thwaites have?

    Dr. Brian Thwaites is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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