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Dr. Nancy Wicker, MD
Greenwood, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wicker, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Greenwood, SC?
Dr. Nancy Wicker, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Greenwood, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wicker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wicker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wicker’s office at (864) 227-9393.
What languages does Dr. Wicker speak?
Dr. Wicker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wicker treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wicker 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. Wicker. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
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
Which procedures does Dr. Wicker perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nancy Wicker may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wicker's office.
Does Dr. Wicker accept my insurance?
Dr. Wicker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 227-9393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wicker accept in Greenwood, SC?
Dr. Wicker in Greenwood, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Devoted Health
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Touchstone Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wicker's office located?
Dr. Nancy Wicker's Primary Practice
408 W Alexander Ave
Greenwood, SC 29646
(864) 227-9393
What is Dr. Wicker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wicker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487973780.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wicker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wicker
What is Dr. Nancy Wicker's specialty?
Dr. Wicker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Greenwood, SC. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Wicker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nancy Wicker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wicker is affiliated with Self Regional Healthcare, Lexington 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 Nancy Wicker accepting new patients in Greenwood, SC?
Yes, Dr. Nancy Wicker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nancy Wicker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wicker's office at (864) 227-9393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nancy Wicker?
Please contact Dr. Wicker's office at (864) 227-9393 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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