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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitiranggon, Nephrologist in Florence, SC?
Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pitiranggon is fluent in English and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitiranggon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitiranggon’s office at (843) 669-6694.
Is Dr. Pitiranggon board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pitiranggon speak?
Dr. Pitiranggon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Thai
What conditions does Dr. Pitiranggon treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Pitiranggon 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. Pitiranggon. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with 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
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Pitiranggon perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitiranggon's office.
Does Dr. Pitiranggon accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitiranggon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 669-6694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitiranggon accept in Florence, SC?
Dr. Pitiranggon in Florence, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitiranggon's office located?
Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon's Primary Practice
1100 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-6694
Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon's Practice 2
514 S Dargan St Ste H
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 669-5956
What is Dr. Pitiranggon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitiranggon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740272236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitiranggon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitiranggon
What is Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon's specialty?
Dr. Pitiranggon is a Nephrologist near Florence, SC. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Pitiranggon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitiranggon is affiliated with Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Florence Medical Center 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 Pongstorn Pitiranggon accepting new patients in Florence, SC?
Yes, Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitiranggon's office at (843) 669-6694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pongstorn Pitiranggon?
Please contact Dr. Pitiranggon's office at (843) 669-6694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon have?
Dr. Pongstorn Pitiranggon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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