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Dr. Stephen Thacker, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thacker, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Stephen Thacker, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thacker graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Thacker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thacker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thacker’s office.
Where did Dr. Thacker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
What languages does Dr. Thacker speak?
Dr. Thacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thacker treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Thacker 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. Thacker. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Yeast Infection
- Skin and Nail Yeast Infection
- Nail Disease
- Skin Infection
- Candidiasis
- Fungal Infection
- Thrush
- Cutaneous candidiasis
- Onychomycosis (Candida)
- Candida skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B379: Candidiasis, unspecified
- B372: Candidiasis of skin and nail
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
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:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant CMV infection
- CMV in newborns
- Neonatal cytomegalovirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- P351: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Affected by Mother's Infection
- Infant affected by maternal infections', 'Baby affected by mother's diseases
- Newborn with maternal infectious disease exposure
- Neonatal effects of maternal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- P002: Newborn affected by maternal infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Meningitis
- Spinal Meningitis
- Brain Fever
- Inflammation of the Meninges
ICD-10 Codes:
- G039: Meningitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Thacker perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Thacker 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thacker's office.
Does Dr. Thacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Thacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thacker accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Thacker 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 North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thacker's office located?
What is Dr. Thacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740473289.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thacker
What is Dr. Stephen Thacker's specialty?
Dr. Thacker is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Thacker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Thacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thacker 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Stephen Thacker accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Thacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Thacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thacker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Thacker?
Please contact Dr. Thacker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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