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Dr. Christopher Lawrence, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lawrence, Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Christopher Lawrence, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lawrence is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawrence’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawrence’s office at (843) 722-8000.

    Where did Dr. Lawrence go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Lawrence speak?

      Dr. Lawrence and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Lawrence treat?

      As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lawrence 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. Lawrence. 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:

      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
      • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colonoscopy Screening
      • Bowel Cancer Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

      Also known as:

      • Acid Reflux
      • GERD
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
      • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
      • Gastroesophageal Reflux
      • Heartburn
      • Indigestion

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

      Also known as:

      • Difficulty Swallowing
      • Swallowing Disorder
      • Dysphagia
      • Trouble swallowing
      • Painful swallowing

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
      • Anal Bleeding
      • Blood in Stool
      • Lower GI Bleed

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

      Also known as:

      • Iron Deficiency Anemia
      • Anemia
      • Iron
      • Anemia from Iron Lack
      • Low Iron Anemia
      • Sideropenic Anemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Diarrhea
      • Loose stools
      • Runny poop
      • Frequent bowel movements

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Indigestion
      • Gas in the Digestive Tract
      • Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
      • Dyspepsia
      • Upset Stomach
      • Stomach Discomfort

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K30: Functional dyspepsia

      What procedures does Dr. Lawrence perform?

      As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Lawrence 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. Lawrence. 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:

      • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
      • Colon Polyp Removal
      • Colorectal Lesion Excision
      • Flexible Colonoscopy
      • Colon Biopsy
      • Large Intestine Scope
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colon Exam with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy
      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Endoscopic Hemostasis
      • Colonoscopy for Bleeding

      CPT Codes:

      • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
      • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
      • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
      • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method

      Also known as:

      • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • Biopsy
      • Endoscopy
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

      CPT Codes:

      • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

      Also known as:

      • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
      • Esophageal Widening
      • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
      • Swallowing Tube Dilation

      CPT Codes:

      • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

      Also known as:

      • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy with Injections
      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
      • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
      • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
      • ERCP with Biopsy
      • Colonoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • EGD with Biopsy
      • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
      • Upper GI Endoscopy
      • Stomach Scope with Sample
      • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
      • Colon Scope with Medication
      • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
      • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
      • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
      • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
      • Esophageal Dilation
      • EGD with Dilation
      • Upper Endoscopy with Widening
      • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
      • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
      • EGD with Balloon Widening
      • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
      • Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
      • Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)

      CPT Codes:

      • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
      • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
      • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
      • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
      • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
      • 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple

      Also known as:

      • ERCP with Stent Placement
      • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
      • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
      • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
      • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
      • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
      • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
      • Bile duct scope
      • Pancreatic duct scope
      • Papillotomy
      • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
      • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
      • Biliary stent removal and replacement
      • Pancreatic duct stent exchange

      CPT Codes:

      • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
      • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
      • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged

      Also known as:

      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Sigmoidoscopy
      • Lower colon exam
      • Flexible colon scope
      • Rectum and lower colon check

      CPT Codes:

      • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
      • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
      • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
      • Banding of Hemorrhoids
      • Hemorrhoid Banding

      CPT Codes:

      • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)

      Also known as:

      • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • EGD with Polypectomy
      • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
      • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

      CPT Codes:

      • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

      Also known as:

      • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
      • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
      • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
      • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
      • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

      Also known as:

      • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
      • ERCP
      • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
      • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
      • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

      CPT Codes:

      • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

      Also known as:

      • Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
      • EGD with Bleeding Control
      • Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
      • Gastric Bleeding Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method

      Also known as:

      • Capsule Endoscopy
      • Pill Camera
      • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
      • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
      • Intestinal Imaging Pill

      CPT Codes:

      • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

      Does Dr. Lawrence accept my insurance?

      Dr. Lawrence accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 722-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Lawrence accept in Charleston, SC?

      Dr. Lawrence in Charleston, 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

      • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

      • Crown Cork and Seal Company

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Department of Defense / Tricare

      • Express Scripts

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • State of South Carolina

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Lawrence's office located?

      Dr. Christopher Lawrence's Primary Practice

      1962 Charlie Hall Blvd

      Charleston, SC 29414

      (843) 722-8000

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      Dr. Christopher Lawrence's Practice 2

      180 Wingo Way Ste 305

      Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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      Dr. Christopher Lawrence's Practice 3

      2001 2nd Ave Ste 101

      Summerville, SC 29486

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      What is Dr. Lawrence's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Lawrence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609984566.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawrence?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawrence

      What is Dr. Christopher Lawrence's specialty?

      Dr. Lawrence is a Gastroenterologist near Charleston, SC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Lawrence to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Christopher Lawrence affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Lawrence is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, MUSC Health University Medical Center, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Trident Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg 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

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      Is Christopher Lawrence accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

      Yes, Dr. Christopher Lawrence is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Christopher Lawrence offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Lawrence's office at (843) 722-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lawrence?

      Please contact Dr. Lawrence's office at (843) 722-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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