Name: Dr. Mark S. Armitage, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine
Subspecialty: General Family Medicine
Qualification/Board Certification: board certification not listed in the provided profile
Affiliation(s): Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Locations: Wilmington, North Carolina
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Yes, online appointment booking is shown; patients should confirm with the office
NPI Number: 1912952847
Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile
About the Doctor
Dr. Mark S. Armitage is a family medicine doctor who provides general primary care services for patients in Wilmington, North Carolina. Family medicine physicians help patients with routine health needs, preventive care, chronic disease management, physical exams, vaccinations, and referrals to specialists when needed.
Dr. Armitage has more than 21 years of experience and is recognized in the provided profile for treating several common long-term conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease. His office is listed at Pelican Family Medicine, P.A., located on Wrightsville Avenue in Wilmington.
Key profile highlights include:
- More than 21 years of medical experience
- Family medicine and primary care focus
- Expertise in hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease
- Affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- Patient rating listed as 4 out of 5 based on 76 reviews
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Blue Cross, and other insurance plans
- Online appointment booking shown on the profile
Education & Training
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Internship: Rush University Medical Center, Transitional Year, 1997–1998
Residency: Valley Health System/VCU/Shenandoah Valley Family Practice, Family Medicine, 1998–2001
Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile
North Carolina Medical License: Active through 2027
Virginia Medical License: Active through 2002
Medical Conditions Treated
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Armitage may treat a wide range of common adult and family health conditions. His profile specifically highlights experience with hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.
Common conditions treated may include:
- Chronic hypertension
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Chronic diabetes
- Coronary artery disease
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Respiratory infections
- Minor infections
- Digestive concerns
- Preventive health concerns
- Weight management concerns
- General wellness concerns
- Routine adult and family health issues
Medical Procedures Performed
Family medicine doctors usually provide non-surgical care, preventive screenings, routine testing, and chronic disease monitoring. Dr. Armitage may also refer patients to specialists when advanced testing or specialized treatment is needed.
Common procedures and treatments may include:
- Annual physical exams
- Routine checkups
- Preventive health screenings
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Diabetes monitoring
- Cholesterol screening
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Basic in-office lab testing
- Medication management
- Chronic disease follow-up
- Wellness consultations
- Referrals to specialists
- Follow-up care after diagnosis or treatment
Services Offered
Dr. Armitage provides family medicine and primary care services for patients who need regular medical support, preventive care, and help managing long-term health conditions. His services may include checkups, health screenings, medication reviews, chronic disease management, and guidance for everyday health concerns.
Services may include:
- Primary care visits
- Annual wellness exams
- Preventive care
- Routine physicals
- Hypertension management
- Diabetes care and monitoring
- High cholesterol management
- Coronary artery disease follow-up
- Medication review and refills
- Vaccination services
- General illness visits
- Health risk assessment
- Lifestyle and wellness counseling
- Specialist referrals
- Follow-up care for chronic conditions
Patients should contact the office directly to confirm available services, telehealth options, appointment openings, and insurance coverage.
Accepted Insurances
The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- CMS Medicare
- Humana
- NC State Medicaid
Accepted plan types listed include:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- HMO
- PPO
Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.
Practice Locations
Location 1 Address:5429 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
Practice Name: Pelican Family Medicine, P.A.
Phone: (910) 792-1001
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Armitage is affiliated with:
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
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