Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cantey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, SC?
Where did Dr. Cantey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Grady Mem Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Grady Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine; Grady Mem Hosp, Urology; Grady Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Grady Meml Hospital Atlanta Va | Emory University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cantey board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Cantey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cantey speak?
Dr. Cantey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cantey typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cantey 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. Cantey. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cantey typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Cantey 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. Cantey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cantey accept my insurance?
Dr. Cantey 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. Cantey accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Cantey 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cantey's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cantey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cantey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cantey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cantey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073621926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cantey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cantey
What is Dr. Joseph Cantey's specialty?
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.