15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bost, Internist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Misty Bost, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Bost graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCH OF MEDICINE and completed her residency at Musc Medical Center. Dr. Bost is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bost’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bost’s office at (803) 779-3378.
Where did Dr. Bost go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Musc Medical Center
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCH OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Bost speak?
Dr. Bost and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bost typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bost 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. Bost. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bost typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Misty Bost 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. Bost's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bost accept my insurance?
Dr. Bost accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 779-3378 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bost accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Bost in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bost's office located?
What is Dr. Bost's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487743829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bost?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bost
What is Dr. Misty Bost's specialty?
Dr. Bost is a Internist near Columbia, 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. Misty Bost affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bost is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital 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 Misty Bost accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Misty Bost is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Misty Bost offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bost's office at (803) 779-3378 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Misty Bost?
Please contact Dr. Bost's office at (803) 779-3378 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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