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Dr. Jennifer Matos, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Matos, Anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Jennifer Matos, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. Dr. Matos graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Matos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matos’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matos’s office at (843) 792-1414.

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

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

    What languages does Dr. Matos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Matos treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Matos 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. Matos. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear
    • Minor vaginal tear
    • Superficial perineal laceration
    • First degree tear after birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
    • O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified
    • O621: Secondary uterine inertia

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Weak Labor Contractions
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Ineffective Contractions
    • Uterine Inertia
    • Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O620: Primary inadequate contractions

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    What procedures does Dr. Matos perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Matos 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. Matos. 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
    • Chest Wall Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
    • Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Matos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Matos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Matos in Charleston, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Matos' office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Matos' Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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

    Dr. Matos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023246238.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matos?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Matos's specialty?

    Dr. Matos is a Anesthesiologist near Charleston, SC. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Matos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Matos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Matos is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Trident Medical Center 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

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    Is Jennifer Matos accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Matos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Matos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Matos's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Matos?

    Please contact Dr. Matos's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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