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Dr. Carlos Soto, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Soto, Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Carlos Soto, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Soto completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine. Dr. Soto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soto’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soto’s office at (803) 773-5227.

    Where did Dr. Soto go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University Del Valle Division Of Ciencias De La Salud Cali Colombia

    Is Dr. Soto board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Soto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Soto speak?

    Dr. Soto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Soto treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Soto 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. Soto. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Drug-Induced Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Medication-Caused Underactive Thyroid
    • Exogenous Hypothyroidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E032: Hypothyroidism due to medicaments and other exogenous substances

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Soto perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Soto may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Soto's office.

    Does Dr. Soto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Soto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 773-5227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Soto accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Soto in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Soto's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Soto's Primary Practice

    4700 Forest Dr

    Columbia, SC 29206

    (803) 773-5227

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    Dr. Carlos Soto's Practice 2

    325 Broad St Ste 100

    Sumter, SC 29150

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    Dr. Carlos Soto's Practice 3

    7035 Saint Andrews Rd

    Columbia, SC 29212

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    What is Dr. Soto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Soto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699787689.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soto?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soto

    What is Dr. Carlos Soto's specialty?

    Dr. Soto is a Family Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Soto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Soto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Soto is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carlos Soto accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Soto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Soto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Soto's office at (803) 773-5227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Soto?

    Please contact Dr. Soto's office at (803) 773-5227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Soto have?

    Dr. Carlos Soto is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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