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Dr. Bruce Crookes, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crookes, Critical Care Surgeon in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Bruce Crookes, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Crookes graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Abington Meml Hosp. Dr. Crookes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crookes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crookes’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    Where did Dr. Crookes go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Abington Meml Hosp | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Crookes board certified in Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Crookes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Crookes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Crookes treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Crookes 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. Crookes. 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:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia
    • Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Repeated Groin Hernia
    • Recurring Hernia in Groin
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
    • Incisional Hernia with Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Double Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in Both Groins
    • Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Fistula
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel fistula
    • Enteric fistula
    • Abdominal fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K632: Fistula of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Crookes perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Crookes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Crookes' office.

    Does Dr. Crookes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crookes 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. Crookes accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Crookes 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Crookes' office located?

    Dr. Bruce Crookes' Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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

    Dr. Crookes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558391383.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crookes?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Crookes's specialty?

    Dr. Crookes is a Critical Care Surgeon near Charleston, SC. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Crookes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Crookes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crookes 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 Bruce Crookes accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Crookes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Crookes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crookes's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Crookes?

    Please contact Dr. Crookes's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Crookes have?

    Dr. Bruce Crookes is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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