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Dr. Carlos Pottinger, MD

South Boston, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pottinger, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in South Boston, VA?

    Dr. Carlos Pottinger, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in South Boston, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Pottinger graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine. Dr. Pottinger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pottinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pottinger’s office at (434) 517-8627.

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

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine | University of Central Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pottinger board certified in Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Pottinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Pottinger speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pottinger treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pottinger 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. Pottinger. 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:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia after Childbirth
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Postpartum Care
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester
    • Low iron postpartum
    • Postpartum anemia
    • Blood deficiency after delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O9903: Anemia complicating the puerperium

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Pottinger perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Pottinger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pottinger. 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:

    • Heart Failure Assessment (Comprehensive)
    • Heart Failure Evaluation
    • Cardiac Decompensation Assessment
    • Heart Health Check for Failure

    CPT Codes:

    • 0001F: Heart failure assessed (includes assessment of all the following components) (CAD): Blood pressure measured (2000F) Level of activity assessed (1003F) Clinical symptoms of volume overload (excess) assessed (1004F) Weight, recorded (2001F) Clinical signs of volume overload (excess) assessed (2002F)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Pottinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pottinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 517-8627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pottinger accept in South Boston, VA?

    Dr. Pottinger in South Boston, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pottinger's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Pottinger's Primary Practice

    2206 Wilborn Ave Bldg 1

    South Boston, VA 24592

    (434) 517-8627

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    Dr. Carlos Pottinger's Practice 2

    705 Main St

    Danville, VA 24541

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    Dr. Carlos Pottinger's Practice 3

    336 Old Riverside Dr

    Danville, VA 24541

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

    Dr. Pottinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750524690.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pottinger?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Pottinger's specialty?

    Dr. Pottinger is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near South Boston, VA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Pottinger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Pottinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pottinger is affiliated with Sovah Health - Danville 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) 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 Carlos Pottinger accepting new patients in South Boston, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Pottinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Pottinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pottinger's office at (434) 517-8627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Pottinger?

    Please contact Dr. Pottinger's office at (434) 517-8627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Pottinger have?

    Dr. Carlos Pottinger is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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