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Dr. Andrew Potter, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Potter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Andrew Potter, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Potter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potter’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Potter speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Potter may include:

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

    Does Dr. Potter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Potter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Potter in Charleston, 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 Michigan

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Potter's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Potter's Primary Practice

    316 Calhoun St

    Charleston, SC 29401

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    Dr. Andrew Potter's Practice 2

    100 Callen Blvd

    Summerville, SC 29486

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    Dr. Andrew Potter's Practice 3

    7832 Rivers Ave

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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

    Dr. Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619232832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potter?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Potter's specialty?

    Dr. Potter is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charleston, 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. Andrew Potter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Potter is affiliated with Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital, Trident Medical Center, Musc Health University 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

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

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    Is Dr. Andrew Potter accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Potter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Potter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Potter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Potter?

    Please contact Dr. Potter's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Potter's office located?

    Dr. Potter's offices are located in Charleston, SC, Summerville, SC, and North Charleston, SC.