EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Stephen Platte, MD

Dr. Stephen Platte, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Platte typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Platte typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Platte's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Platte's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Platte's Primary Practice

    2720 Sunset Blvd

    West Columbia, SC 29169

    (803) 791-2000

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Platte's NPI number?A 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist near West Columbia, SC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Platte is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Providence Orthopedic 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Stephen Platte?

    Please contact Dr. Platte's office at (803) 791-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Platte's office located?

    Dr. Platte's office is located in West Columbia, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Platte have?

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