Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phillips, Physiatrist in Little River, SC?
Dr. Thirston Phillips, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Little River, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Phillips graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (843) 366-4000.
Where did Dr. Phillips go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Phillips typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Phillips typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Thirston Phillips may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Phillips' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 366-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Little River, SC?
Dr. Phillips in Little River, 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?
Dr. Thirston Phillips' Primary Practice
100 Water Grande Blvd
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 366-4000
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255366175.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Thirston Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Physiatrist near Little River, SC.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Thirston Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital 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 Thirston Phillips accepting new patients in Little River, SC?
Yes, Dr. Thirston Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thirston Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (843) 366-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thirston Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (843) 366-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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