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Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD

Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cottingham, Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Cottingham graduated from MED UNIV OF SC COLL OF MEDICINE. Dr. Cottingham is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cottingham’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cottingham’s office at (803) 256-2286.

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

    • Medical School: MED UNIV OF SC COLL OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Cottingham board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Cottingham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cottingham speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cottingham treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cottingham 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. Cottingham. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • High Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Test Results
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine findings
    • Irregular urinalysis
    • Abnormal pee test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Cottingham perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Cottingham may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cottingham's office.

    Does Dr. Cottingham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cottingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 256-2286 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cottingham accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Cottingham in Columbia, 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

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cottingham's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Cottingham's Primary Practice

    109 Barton Creek Ct

    Columbia, SC 29229

    (803) 256-2286

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

    Dr. Cottingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851472039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cottingham?

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

    What is Dr. Sarah Cottingham's specialty?

    Dr. Cottingham 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. Cottingham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sarah Cottingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cottingham 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sarah Cottingham accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Cottingham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Cottingham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cottingham's office at (803) 256-2286 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sarah Cottingham?

    Please contact Dr. Cottingham's office at (803) 256-2286 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Cottingham have?

    Dr. Sarah Cottingham is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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