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Dr. Robert Ishak, MD

Mount Pleasant, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ishak, Internist in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Dr. Robert Ishak, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ishak completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Ishak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ishak’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ishak’s office at (609) 835-2838.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny

    Is Dr. Ishak board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Ishak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ishak speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ishak typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Ishak 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. Ishak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Abnormal cardiac scan
    • Unusual heart test results
    • Abnormal coronary imaging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ishak typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Ishak performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ishak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Needle Insertion into Muscle
    • Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
    • Muscle Needle Treatment
    • Therapeutic Needle Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Does Dr. Ishak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ishak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 835-2838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ishak accept in Mount Pleasant, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Ishak's office located?

    Dr. Robert Ishak's Primary Practice

    2114 Highway 41 Ste 104

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

    (609) 835-2838

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    Dr. Robert Ishak's Practice 2

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Robert Ishak's Practice 3

    261 Calhoun St Ste 100

    Charleston, SC 29401

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

    Dr. Ishak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295727790.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ishak?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Ishak's specialty?

    Dr. Ishak is a Internist near Mount Pleasant, SC.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Robert Ishak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ishak is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community 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

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    Is Robert Ishak accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Ishak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Ishak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ishak's office at (609) 835-2838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Ishak?

    Please contact Dr. Ishak's office at (609) 835-2838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Ishak have?

    Dr. Robert Ishak is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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