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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prest, Critical Care Surgeon in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Phillip Prest, DO is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Prest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prest’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prest’s office at (803) 434-8800.
What languages does Dr. Prest speak?
Dr. Prest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Prest typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Prest 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. Prest. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Prest typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Phillip Prest may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Prest's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prest accept my insurance?
Dr. Prest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prest accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Prest in Columbia, 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prest's office located?
Dr. Phillip Prest's Primary Practice
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 450
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-8800
What is Dr. Prest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801107321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prest
What is Dr. Phillip Prest's specialty?
Dr. Prest is a Critical Care Surgeon near Columbia, SC.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Phillip Prest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prest is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Musc Health Lancaster 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 Phillip Prest accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Phillip Prest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phillip Prest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prest's office at (803) 434-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Phillip Prest?
Please contact Dr. Prest's office at (803) 434-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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