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Edward M. Pickens, MD
Medical Director
UNC Health Provider
UNC Health providers are employed by an organization within UNC Health.
Specialties
Primary Care, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
4.8 out of 5
919-806-3335
4.8 out of 5
Location Information
UNC Pediatrics at Southpoint
On Public Transportation, Handicap Accessible
7011 Fayetteville Road
Suite 210
Durham, NC 27713
US
On Public Transportation, Handicap AccessiblePhone:
919-806-3335
Fax:
984-215-2381
Hours
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About the Provider
Specialties
- Primary Care
- General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Provider Details
Type: Clinician
Gender: Male
About Edward M. Pickens, MD
Just being around children is so uplifting, and whether the child has a temporary problem like a sore throat or a long-term problem like leukemia, my goal is to do everything I can to help them feel better. When it comes to taking care of children, and raising children, there are often many "right" ways to do it. What works for one family may not work for another, and one of my roles is to help parents figure out what works for them. Taking ca...
Just being around children is so uplifting, and whether the child has a temporary problem like a sore throat or a long-term problem like leukemia, my goal is to do everything I can to help them feel better. When it comes to taking care of children, and raising children, there are often many "right" ways to do it. What works for one family may not work for another, and one of my roles is to help parents figure out what works for them. Taking care of your children is not something that can be rushed or crammed into a 10-minute time slot.
UNC Health Affiliations
- UNC Physicians Network
Languages
- English
Medical School
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993
Residency
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993 - 1996
- Area: Pediatrics
Fellowship
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1996 - 1999
- Area: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Certifications
- Pediatrics, Board Certified, 1996
Pediatric wellness and acute care, the treatment and prevention of childhood infections, the management of complex and chronic medical conditions (including asthma, prematurity and problems related to previous cancer treatment).
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Commercial Plans (Other than Aetna Whole Health)
- Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans (Other than Aetna Prime HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Medicaid
- BCBSNC Commercial Plans
- North Carolina State Employees Health Benefit Plan (Active employees)
- BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance
- BCBSNC Medicare Advantage (Other than Experience Health)
- Healthy Blue Medicaid
- Carolina Complete Health Medicaid (Centene)
- Cigna Commercial Plans (Other than Cigna Connect)
- Cigna Secure Medicare Advantage
- Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Humana Medicare Private Fee-for-Service
- North Carolina State Employee Health Benefit Plan (Medicare Advantage for retirees)
- Liberty Advantage Medicare Advantage
- MedCost PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Exchange (ACA) Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Medicaid
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid
* Coverage for certain behavioral health, Medicare and commercial plans as well as TriCare varies across UNC Health entities. Please call prior to your visit to determine coverage.
UNC Health contracts with most health insurance companies including, but not limited to, the ones listed here. While we do our best to keep this list up-to-date, it often changes. Professional fees charged by care providers and organizations who are not employed, owned or managed by UNC Health may not be included under the same insurance contracts and may bill separately. Before scheduling your appointment, please contact the organization or care provider in charge of delivering these services as they may be able to help you identify who will be providing these services. Your insurance company can help to determine which specific services, locations and providers are covered by your plan as well as provide you with information regarding co-payments, deductibles or any additional charges that may be your responsibility. UNC Health makes no representation or guarantee of benefits or coverage. Services not covered by your insurance company will be your responsibility. If you are in need of financial assistance, please visit our Financial Assistance page. For additional information regarding insurance accepted at UNC Health, please visit our Insurance page.
