Overview
James Pirkle is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Dr. Pirkle is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1917 W Park Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Pirkle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Pirkle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Pirkle by calling their office at 336-903-7845. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Pirkle a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Pirkle is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Pirkle specialize in?
While Dr. James Pirkle is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. James Pirkle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Pirkle has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. James Pirkle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Pirkle accept my insurance?
Dr. James Pirkle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 336-903-7845 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Pirkle isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- High Potassium LevelDr. Pirkle isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Pirkle isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- CalcinosisDr. Pirkle isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Pirkle isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- EndoscopyDr. Pirkle isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Pirkle isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Pirkle isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.