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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sommers, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Scott Sommers, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sommers graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Sommers is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sommers’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sommers’s office at (803) 461-3000.
Where did Dr. Sommers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sommers board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Scott Sommers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sommers speak?
Dr. Sommers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sommers treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
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:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Which procedures does Dr. Sommers perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Sommers may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sommers' office.
Does Dr. Sommers accept my insurance?
Dr. Sommers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sommers accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Sommers 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sommers' office located?
What is Dr. Sommers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sommers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932275336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommers
What is Dr. Scott Sommers's specialty?
Dr. Sommers is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Columbia, SC. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Sommers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Sommers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sommers is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist 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 Scott Sommers accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Scott Sommers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Sommers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sommers's office at (803) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Sommers?
Please contact Dr. Sommers's office at (803) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Sommers have?
Dr. Scott Sommers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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