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Dr. Michael Kanwisher, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kanwisher, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Michael Kanwisher, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kanwisher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanwisher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanwisher’s office at (803) 434-1663.

    What languages does Dr. Kanwisher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kanwisher typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kanwisher 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. Kanwisher. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    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:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kanwisher typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Kanwisher may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kanwisher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kanwisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-1663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kanwisher accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Kanwisher in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kanwisher's office located?

    Ste 350

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-1663

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    Dr. Michael Kanwisher's Practice 2

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy

    Columbia, SC 29212

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    Dr. Michael Kanwisher's Practice 3

    Taylor At Marion St

    Columbia, SC 29220

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

    Dr. Kanwisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689969453.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanwisher?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Kanwisher's specialty?

    Dr. Kanwisher is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Michael Kanwisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kanwisher is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Michael Kanwisher accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Kanwisher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Kanwisher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kanwisher's office at (803) 434-1663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Kanwisher?

    Please contact Dr. Kanwisher's office at (803) 434-1663 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kanwisher's office located?

    Dr. Kanwisher's office is located in Columbia, SC.