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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nestor, Critical Care Internist in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Dr. Jennings Nestor, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Murrells Inlet, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nestor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nestor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nestor’s office at (910) 343-3345.
Is Dr. Nestor board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jennings Nestor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nestor speak?
Dr. Nestor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nestor treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Nestor 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. Nestor. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Nestor perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennings Nestor may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nestor's office.
Does Dr. Nestor accept my insurance?
Dr. Nestor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 343-3345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nestor accept in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Dr. Nestor in Murrells Inlet, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nestor's office located?
Dr. Jennings Nestor's Primary Practice
4057 Highway 17
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(910) 343-3345
What is Dr. Nestor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nestor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972778652.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nestor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nestor
What is Dr. Jennings Nestor's specialty?
Dr. Nestor is a Critical Care Internist near Murrells Inlet, SC. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Nestor to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennings Nestor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nestor is affiliated with Trident Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Jennings Nestor accepting new patients in Murrells Inlet, SC?
Yes, Dr. Jennings Nestor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennings Nestor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nestor's office at (910) 343-3345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennings Nestor?
Please contact Dr. Nestor's office at (910) 343-3345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennings Nestor have?
Dr. Jennings Nestor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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