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Who is Dr. Thompson, Trauma Surgeon in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Michael Thompson is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?
Dr. Thompson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Having an Animal Tissue Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
- Bioprosthetic heart valve
- Tissue heart valve
- Animal valve implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
- Z953: Presence of xenogenic heart valve
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Rheumatic Mitral Valve Narrowing
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome
- Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
- Narrowed Mitral Valve from Rheumatic Fever
- Chronic Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
- I050: Rheumatic mitral stenosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- LBBB
- Heart conduction delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Thompson perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Thompson may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thompson's office.
Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Thompson 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
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?
Dr. Michael Thompson's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942918677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson
What is Dr. Michael Thompson's specialty?
Dr. Thompson is a Trauma Surgeon near Charleston, SC. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thompson 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 Michael Thompson accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
No, Dr. Michael Thompson is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Thompson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Thompson?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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