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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Funny, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Tameka Funny, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Funny graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Funny is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Funny’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Funny’s office at (850) 942-2299.
Where did Dr. Funny go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Funny speak?
Dr. Funny and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Funny typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Funny 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. Funny. 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Funny typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tameka Funny may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Funny's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Funny accept my insurance?
Dr. Funny accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 942-2299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Funny accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Funny in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Funny's office located?
Dr. Tameka Funny's Primary Practice
1333 Taylor St Ste 6F
Columbia, SC 29201
(850) 942-2299
What is Dr. Funny's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Funny's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972794394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Funny?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Funny
What is Dr. Tameka Funny's specialty?
Dr. Funny is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbia, SC.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Tameka Funny affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Funny is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tameka Funny accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Tameka Funny is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tameka Funny offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Funny's office at (850) 942-2299 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tameka Funny?
Please contact Dr. Funny's office at (850) 942-2299 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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