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Dr. John Kaczmar, MD

Charleston, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaczmar, Medical Oncologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. John Kaczmar, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaczmar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaczmar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaczmar’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    What languages does Dr. Kaczmar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kaczmar treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kaczmar 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. Kaczmar. 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:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Oropharyngeal Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
    • Pharyngeal Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • SCC
    • Malignant Skin Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck
    • C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Cancer
    • Mouth Cancer
    • Tongue Cancer
    • Oral Cavity Cancer
    • Tongue Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue

    Also known as:

    • Cancer
    • Malignancy
    • Malignant Tumor
    • Oncological Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8589: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other organs and systems

    What procedures does Dr. Kaczmar perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kaczmar 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. Kaczmar. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Voice Prosthetic Fitting
    • Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
    • Voice Device Assessment
    • Artificial Voice Fitting

    CPT Codes:

    • 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • FEES Test
    • Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
    • Laryngeal Sensory Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92616: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and laryngeal sensory testing by cine or video recording;

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Does Dr. Kaczmar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaczmar 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. Kaczmar accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Kaczmar 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaczmar's office located?

    Dr. John Kaczmar's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. John Kaczmar's Practice 2

    8992 University Blvd Ste 100

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    Dr. John Kaczmar's Practice 3

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd

    Charleston, SC 29407

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

    Dr. Kaczmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134448079.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaczmar?

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

    What is Dr. John Kaczmar's specialty?

    Dr. Kaczmar is a Medical Oncologist near Charleston, SC. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Kaczmar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Kaczmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaczmar is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Tidelands Waccamaw Community 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

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    Is John Kaczmar accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Kaczmar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Kaczmar offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with John Kaczmar?

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

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