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Dr. Heather Currier, MD

Dr. Heather Currier, MD

West Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Currier, Thoracic Surgeon in West Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Heather Currier, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Currier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Currier’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Currier’s office at (706) 721-3226.

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

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    What languages does Dr. Currier speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Currier treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Currier 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. Currier. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    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
    • Left 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
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Dissection
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Torn Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aortic Tear
    • Dissecting Ascending Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta

    What procedures does Dr. Currier perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Currier performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Currier. 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:

    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing

    CPT Codes:

    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
    • Lung Biopsy via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Currier accept my insurance?

    Dr. Currier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-3226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Currier in West 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

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Currier's office located?

    Dr. Heather Currier's Primary Practice

    2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400

    West Columbia, SC 29169

    (706) 721-3226

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

    Dr. Currier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073672358.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Currier?

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

    What is Dr. Heather Currier's specialty?

    Dr. Currier is a Thoracic Surgeon near West Columbia, SC. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Currier to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Heather Currier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Currier is affiliated with Lexington 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

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    Is Heather Currier accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Currier is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Currier offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Currier's office at (706) 721-3226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Currier?

    Please contact Dr. Currier's office at (706) 721-3226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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