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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hawkins, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Seth Hawkins, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Hawkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawkins’s office at (336) 716-2255.
Is Dr. Hawkins board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Seth Hawkins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hawkins speak?
Dr. Hawkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hawkins typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hawkins 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. Hawkins. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hawkins typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seth Hawkins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hawkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hawkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Hawkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hawkins accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Hawkins in Hickory, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Hawkins' office located?
Dr. Seth Hawkins' Primary Practice
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
(336) 716-2255
What is Dr. Hawkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hawkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285696450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hawkins
What is Dr. Seth Hawkins's specialty?
Dr. Hawkins is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hickory, NC.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Seth Hawkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hawkins is affiliated with Unc Health Blue Ridge, Frye Regional Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Seth Hawkins accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Seth Hawkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seth Hawkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hawkins's office at (336) 716-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seth Hawkins?
Please contact Dr. Hawkins's office at (336) 716-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Seth Hawkins have?
Dr. Seth Hawkins is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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