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Dr. Leonidas Walthall, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walthall, Hospitalist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Leonidas Walthall, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Walthall is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walthall’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walthall’s office.

    Is Dr. Walthall board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Leonidas Walthall, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Walthall speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Walthall typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Walthall 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. Walthall. 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 here.

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Walthall typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Leonidas Walthall may include:

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

    Does Dr. Walthall accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walthall accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Walthall 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Walthall's office located?

    Musc - Internal Medicine

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Leonidas Walthall's Practice 2

    261 Calhoun St Ste 100

    Charleston, SC 29401

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

    Dr. Walthall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467680249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walthall?

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

    What is Dr. Leonidas Walthall's specialty?

    Dr. Walthall is a Hospitalist near Charleston, SC.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Leonidas Walthall affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walthall is affiliated with Musc Health University 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Leonidas Walthall accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Leonidas Walthall is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leonidas Walthall offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walthall's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leonidas Walthall?

    Please contact Dr. Walthall's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leonidas Walthall have?

    Dr. Leonidas Walthall is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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