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Dr. John Mckinnon, MD

Charleston, SC

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mckinnon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. John Mckinnon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Mckinnon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mckinnon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mckinnon’s office at (313) 916-2556.

    Where did Dr. Mckinnon go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad De Panama

    What languages does Dr. Mckinnon speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mckinnon treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mckinnon 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. Mckinnon. 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • MSSA Blood Poisoning
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • MSSA Sepsis
    • Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • sacral osteomyelitis
    • tailbone bone infection
    • vertebral osteomyelitis sacral

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease
    • Germ Infection
    • Microbial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillus Infection
    • Fungal Lung Disease
    • Aspergillus Fungus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B449: Aspergillosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
    • Positive TB Blood Test
    • Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
    • IGRA Positive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
    • Orthopedic implant infection
    • Prosthetic device inflammation
    • Internal graft infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Vertebral Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Spine Bone
    • Spine Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Mckinnon perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Mckinnon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mckinnon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-2556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mckinnon 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

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mckinnon's office located?

    Dr. John Mckinnon's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (313) 916-2556

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    Dr. John Mckinnon's Practice 2

    6777 W Maple Rd

    West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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    Dr. John Mckinnon's Practice 3

    2799 W Grand Blvd

    Detroit, MI 48202

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

    Dr. Mckinnon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891944526.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mckinnon?

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

    What is Dr. John Mckinnon's specialty?

    Dr. Mckinnon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charleston, SC.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Mckinnon to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mckinnon 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 John Mckinnon accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

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

    Does Dr. John Mckinnon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mckinnon's office at (313) 916-2556 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Mckinnon?

    Please contact Dr. Mckinnon's office at (313) 916-2556 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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