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Dr. Mark Kusek, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kusek, Pediatrician in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Mark Kusek, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kusek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kusek’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kusek’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    What languages does Dr. Kusek speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kusek treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kusek 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. Kusek. 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:

    • Constipation
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Belly Button Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain around navel
    • Periumbilical discomfort
    • Umbilical pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1033: Periumbilical pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis
    • Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Chronic Pancolitis
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding from Pancolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
    • K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    What procedures does Dr. Kusek perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kusek 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. Kusek. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Fecal Impaction or Foreign Body Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Fecal Impaction Extraction
    • Rectal Foreign Body Removal
    • Anesthetized Bowel Clearance

    CPT Codes:

    • 45915: Removal of fecal impaction or foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Feeding Tube Insertion
    • Nasogastric Tube Placement
    • Orogastric Tube Placement
    • NG Tube Insertion
    • OG Tube Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43752: Naso- or oro-gastric tube placement, requiring physician's skill and fluoroscopic guidance (includes fluoroscopy, image documentation and report)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anorectal Manometry
    • Rectal Sensation and Tone Test
    • Rectal Pressure Test
    • Anal Manometry
    • Pelvic Floor Function Test
    • Bowel Control Test
    • Rectal Balloon Distention Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91122: Anorectal manometry
    • 91120: Rectal sensation, tone, and compliance test (ie, response to graded balloon distention)

    Also known as:

    • Colon Manometry Study
    • Colonic Motility Test
    • Colon Pressure Study
    • Intestinal Motility Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 91117: Colon motility (manometric) study, minimum 6 hours continuous recording (including provocation tests, eg, meal, intracolonic balloon distension, pharmacologic agents, if performed), with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Kusek accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kusek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kusek in Charleston, 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 and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Group Benefit Services

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Kusek's office located?

    Dr. Mark Kusek's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. Mark Kusek's Practice 2

    17809 Pierce Plz

    Omaha, NE 68130

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    Dr. Mark Kusek's Practice 3

    8200 Dodge St

    Omaha, NE 68114

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

    Dr. Kusek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578724241.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kusek?

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

    What is Dr. Mark Kusek's specialty?

    Dr. Kusek is a Pediatrician near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kusek to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mark Kusek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kusek is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center 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 Mark Kusek accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Kusek is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Kusek offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kusek's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Kusek?

    Please contact Dr. Kusek's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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