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Dr. Matthew Kohler, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kohler, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Matthew Kohler, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Kohler graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Kohler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kohler’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kohler’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kohler?

    Dr. Matthew Kohler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kohler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Gynecologic Cancers, Gynecologic Surgery-Complex, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charleston/SC community, Dr. Kohler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kohler board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Kohler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Kohler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kohler treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kohler 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. Kohler. 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:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Cancer of the ovary
    • Ovarian carcinoma
    • Female reproductive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
    • C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Early Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix
    • Carcinoma in situ of cervix
    • Precancerous cervical cells
    • Non-invasive cervical cancer
    • Stage 0 cervical cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
    • D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
    • Belly lump
    • Pelvic mass
    • Abdominal swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Early Vulvar Cancer
    • Vulvar Cancer
    • Carcinoma in situ of vulva
    • Precancerous vulvar cells
    • Non-invasive vulvar cancer
    • Stage 0 vulvar cancer
    • Cancer of the vulva
    • Vulvar carcinoma
    • External female genital cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D071: Carcinoma in situ of vulva
    • C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Noninflammatory Disorder of Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad Ligament
    • Other Female Genital and Menstrual Condition
    • Ovarian Disorder
    • Menstruation
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Ovarian and Tubal Problems
    • Broad Ligament Conditions
    • Specific Gynecological Conditions
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N838: Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
    • N9489: Other specified conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • History of Vulvar Dysplasia
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Past abnormal vulvar cells
    • Previous precancerous vulvar changes
    • History of vulvar cell changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87412: Personal history of vulvar dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
    • Uterine Disease
    • EIN
    • Precancerous Uterine Cells
    • Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8502: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN]

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Cancer
    • Cancer of the vagina
    • Vaginal carcinoma
    • Female genital tract cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C52: Malignant neoplasm of vagina

    What procedures does Dr. Kohler perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Kohler 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. Kohler. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Vaginal Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling
    • Vaginal Mucosa Biopsy
    • Vaginal Tissue Sample
    • Simple Vaginal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
    • 57100: Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Vulva Removal
    • Simple Partial Vulvectomy
    • Vulvar Excision
    • Outer Genital Area Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Brachytherapy Device Insertion
    • Uterine Tandem Placement
    • Vaginal Ovoids Insertion
    • Internal Radiation Therapy Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57155: Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy

    Also known as:

    • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
    • D&C
    • Uterine Scraping
    • Uterine Dilation and Curettage

    CPT Codes:

    • 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Does Dr. Kohler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kohler 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. Kohler accept in Charleston, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Bank of New Hampshire

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kohler's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Kohler's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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

    Dr. Kohler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003922436.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kohler?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Kohler's specialty?

    Dr. Kohler is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Charleston, SC. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Kohler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Kohler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kohler is affiliated with MUSC Health University 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Matthew Kohler accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Kohler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Kohler offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Kohler?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Kohler have?

    Dr. Matthew Kohler is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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