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Dr. Stephen Platte, MD

Dr. Stephen Platte, MD

West Columbia, SC

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Platte, Emergency Medicine Specialist in West Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Stephen Platte, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Platte graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Platte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Platte’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Platte’s office at (803) 791-2000.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Wake Forest University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Platte board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Platte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Platte speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Platte treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Platte 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. Platte. 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:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Platte perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Platte may include:

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

    Does Dr. Platte accept my insurance?

    Dr. Platte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 791-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Platte in West 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

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Platte's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Platte's Primary Practice

    2720 Sunset Blvd

    West Columbia, SC 29169

    (803) 791-2000

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

    Dr. Platte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073698064.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Platte?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Platte's specialty?

    Dr. Platte is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near West Columbia, SC. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Platte to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Platte is affiliated with Lexington 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 Stephen Platte accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Stephen Platte offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Platte's office at (803) 791-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Platte?

    Please contact Dr. Platte's office at (803) 791-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Platte have?

    Dr. Stephen Platte is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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