Compare 1 emergency medicine physicians in West End, Durham. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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West End has 1 emergency medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (100%).
Nearby hospitals in Durham include Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Durham VA Health Care System. Duke University School of Medicine and North Carolina Central University train healthcare providers in the area.
Patients are triaged by severity, not arrival order. A nurse will assess your vital signs and chief complaint. You will see a physician who will order tests (blood work, imaging, EKG) as needed. Treatment begins immediately for emergencies. Wait times for non-urgent conditions can be long. Be prepared to describe your symptoms, list your medications, and share your medical history. Bring your insurance card and ID.
Duke Health dominates the local market. If your insurance covers Duke, it simplifies referrals and records. If not, Duke Regional Hospital and community health centers offer broader insurance acceptance.
Go to an emergency department for chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms (sudden weakness, speech problems, facial drooping), severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, seizures, severe allergic reactions, high fever with confusion, poisoning or overdose, major trauma, and any condition that feels life-threatening. Call 911 for the most serious emergencies.
ER visit copay: $150-500 · Average ER visit (total billed): $1,000-3,000 · CT scan in ER: $500-3,000 · Ambulance: $500-2,500
West End, Durham has 1 licensed emergency medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of emergency medicine physicians in West End, Durham are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
ER copays range from $150 to $500. The average total ER bill is $1,000 to $3,000. CT scans in the ER cost $500 to $3,000. An ambulance ride costs $500 to $2,500. Actual costs in West End, Durham depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Most insurance plans waive the ER copay if you are admitted to the hospital from the ER. For non-life-threatening issues, urgent care visits cost a fraction of ER visits. Use the ER for true emergencies only.
Duke Health is the primary system in Durham. Duke University Hospital handles complex and specialty care, while Duke Regional Hospital provides community-level services. For non-Duke options, Lincoln Community Health Center and UNC Health (in nearby Chapel Hill) are alternatives.
West End has a limited number of emergency medicine physicians. You may want to search across Durham to find providers with the right credentials, availability, and insurance acceptance for your needs.
No. Duke provides primary care, routine specialist visits, and urgent care alongside its nationally ranked specialty programs. Duke Primary Care has offices throughout Durham for everyday medical needs.
Durham's Lincoln Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and offers sliding-scale fees. UNC Health facilities in Chapel Hill (a 15-minute drive) may also be in your network. Duke Regional Hospital accepts a broader range of plans than the main Duke campus.
ER visits have higher copays than regular visits, typically $150 to $500. Most plans waive the ER copay if you are admitted to the hospital. The ACA requires coverage of emergency services at in-network rates even at out-of-network facilities. The No Surprises Act protects you from surprise billing by out-of-network ER doctors. Follow-up care should be done with your regular doctor to avoid repeat ER costs.