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Dr. Stephen Busby, MD

Dr. Stephen Busby, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busby, Family Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Stephen Busby, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Busby graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Busby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busby’s office at (843) 766-9053.

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

    • Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Busby speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Busby treat?

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

    • Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
    • Opioid Addiction in Recovery
    • Past Opioid Dependence
    • Opioid Abuse in Remission

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • FSHD
    • Facio-Scapulo-Humeral MD
    • Landouzy-Dejerine Dystrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7102: Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble Sleeping
    • Primary Insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F5101: Primary insomnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Busby may include:

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

    Does Dr. Busby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 766-9053 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busby accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Busby in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Busby's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Busby's Primary Practice

    16 Windermere Blvd

    Charleston, SC 29407

    (843) 766-9053

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

    Dr. Busby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225111362.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busby?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Busby's specialty?

    Dr. Busby is a Family Medicine Specialist near Charleston, 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. Busby to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Busby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busby is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis 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 Stephen Busby accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Busby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Busby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busby's office at (843) 766-9053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Busby?

    Please contact Dr. Busby's office at (843) 766-9053 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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