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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arango Mendoza, Internist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. Dr. Arango Mendoza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arango Mendoza’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arango Mendoza’s office at (215) 707-1622.
What languages does Dr. Arango Mendoza speak?
Dr. Arango Mendoza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Arango Mendoza typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Arango Mendoza 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. Arango Mendoza. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Arango Mendoza typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Arango Mendoza's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Arango Mendoza accept my insurance?
Dr. Arango Mendoza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-1622 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arango Mendoza accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Arango Mendoza 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
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arango Mendoza's office located?
Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(215) 707-1622
What is Dr. Arango Mendoza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arango Mendoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790275519.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arango Mendoza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arango Mendoza
What is Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza's specialty?
Dr. Arango Mendoza is a Internist near Charleston, SC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arango Mendoza 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 Sofia Arango Mendoza accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sofia Arango Mendoza offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arango Mendoza's office at (215) 707-1622 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sofia Arango Mendoza?
Please contact Dr. Arango Mendoza's office at (215) 707-1622 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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