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Dr. Tamara Chittenden, MD

North Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chittenden, Internist in North Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Tamara Chittenden, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chittenden completed her residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chittenden is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chittenden’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chittenden’s office at (704) 375-0100.

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

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt

    What languages does Dr. Chittenden speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Chittenden 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. Chittenden. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Chittenden 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. Chittenden. 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    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

    Does Dr. Chittenden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chittenden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 375-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chittenden accept in North Charleston, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chittenden's office located?

    Dr. Tamara Chittenden's Primary Practice

    2375 Baker Hospital Blvd

    North Charleston, SC 29405

    (704) 375-0100

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    Dr. Tamara Chittenden's Practice 2

    255 Midland Pkwy

    Summerville, SC 29485

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    Dr. Tamara Chittenden's Practice 3

    6650 Rivers Ave

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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

    Dr. Chittenden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568495547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chittenden?

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

    What is Dr. Tamara Chittenden's specialty?

    Dr. Chittenden is a Internist near North Charleston, 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. Tamara Chittenden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chittenden is affiliated with Musc Health Lancaster 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

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    Is Tamara Chittenden accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Tamara Chittenden is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamara Chittenden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chittenden's office at (704) 375-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tamara Chittenden?

    Please contact Dr. Chittenden's office at (704) 375-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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