Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Detar, Family Medicine Specialist in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Dewey Detar, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Summerville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Detar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Detar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Detar’s office.
Where did Dr. Detar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
What languages does Dr. Detar speak?
Dr. Detar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Detar typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Detar 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. Detar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Detar typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Detar 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. Detar. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Detar accept my insurance?
Dr. Detar 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. Detar accept in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Detar in Summerville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Detar's office located?
What is Dr. Detar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Detar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750499604.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Detar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Detar
What is Dr. Dewey Detar's specialty?
Dr. Detar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Summerville, SC.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Dewey Detar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Detar 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
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Is Dewey Detar accepting new patients in Summerville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Dewey Detar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dewey Detar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Detar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dewey Detar?
Please contact Dr. Detar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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