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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitalia, Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Amit Pitalia, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Pitalia completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine. Dr. Pitalia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitalia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitalia’s office at (803) 776-4000.
Where did Dr. Pitalia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Pitalia board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amit Pitalia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pitalia speak?
Dr. Pitalia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pitalia treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitalia 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. Pitalia. 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Persistent Mood Disorder
- Mood Disorder
- DMDD
- Severe Irritability Disorder
- Childhood Mood Disorder
- Chronic Mood Disorder
- Long-term Mood Problems
- Affective Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3481: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
- F3489: Other specified persistent mood disorders
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Brief Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Short-term psychosis
- Acute psychosis
- Temporary mental break
ICD-10 Codes:
- F23: Brief psychotic disorder
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Which procedures does Dr. Pitalia perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amit Pitalia may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitalia's office.
Does Dr. Pitalia accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitalia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 776-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitalia accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Pitalia in Columbia, 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
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitalia's office located?
What is Dr. Pitalia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitalia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467478735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitalia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitalia
What is Dr. Amit Pitalia's specialty?
Dr. Pitalia is a Family Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Pitalia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amit Pitalia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitalia is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health Lancaster 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Amit Pitalia accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Amit Pitalia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Pitalia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitalia's office at (803) 776-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Pitalia?
Please contact Dr. Pitalia's office at (803) 776-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amit Pitalia have?
Dr. Amit Pitalia is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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