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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcpherson, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Alex Mcpherson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mcpherson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcpherson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcpherson’s office at (803) 434-3955.
What languages does Dr. Mcpherson speak?
Dr. Mcpherson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mcpherson treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mcpherson 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. Mcpherson. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Mcpherson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alex Mcpherson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office.
Does Dr. Mcpherson accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcpherson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcpherson accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Mcpherson in Columbia, 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 Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mcpherson's office located?
Dr. Alex Mcpherson's Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-3955
What is Dr. Mcpherson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcpherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235492240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcpherson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcpherson
What is Dr. Alex Mcpherson's specialty?
Dr. Mcpherson is a Hospitalist near Columbia, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Mcpherson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alex Mcpherson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcpherson is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Alex Mcpherson accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Alex Mcpherson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Mcpherson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office at (803) 434-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Mcpherson?
Please contact Dr. Mcpherson's office at (803) 434-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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