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Dr. Alexander Ash, DO

Florence, SC

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ash, Family Medicine Specialist in Florence, SC?

    Dr. Alexander Ash, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ash is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ash’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ash’s office at (843) 777-2800.

    What languages does Dr. Ash speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ash typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ash 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. Ash. 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:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ash typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Ash may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ash's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ash accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 777-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ash accept in Florence, SC?

    Dr. Ash in Florence, 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

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Ash's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Ash's Primary Practice

    555 E Cheves St

    Florence, SC 29506

    (843) 777-2800

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    Dr. Alexander Ash's Practice 2

    144 N Ravenel St

    Florence, SC 29506

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

    Dr. Ash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447952783.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ash?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Ash's specialty?

    Dr. Ash is a Family Medicine Specialist near Florence, 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. Alexander Ash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ash is affiliated with Mcleod Regional 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alexander Ash accepting new patients in Florence, SC?

    No, Dr. Alexander Ash is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Ash offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (843) 777-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Ash?

    Please contact Dr. Ash's office at (843) 777-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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