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Dr. Emily Huggins, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Huggins, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Emily Huggins, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Huggins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huggins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huggins’s office at (803) 432-4311.

    What languages does Dr. Huggins speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Huggins typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Huggins 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. Huggins. 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:

    • 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 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Huggins typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Huggins may include:

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

    Does Dr. Huggins accept my insurance?

    Dr. Huggins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 432-4311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Huggins 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Huggins' office located?

    Dr. Emily Huggins' Primary Practice

    11 Richland Medical Park Dr

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 432-4311

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    Dr. Emily Huggins' Practice 2

    1330 Taylor St

    Columbia, SC 29201

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    Dr. Emily Huggins' Practice 3

    1315 Roberts St

    Camden, SC 29020

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

    Dr. Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568802478.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huggins?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Huggins's specialty?

    Dr. Huggins is a Hospitalist near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Emily Huggins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Huggins is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Providence Orthopedic 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 Dr. Emily Huggins accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Huggins is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Huggins offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Huggins' office at (803) 432-4311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily Huggins?

    Please contact Dr. Huggins' office at (803) 432-4311 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Huggins' office located?

    Dr. Huggins' offices are located in Columbia, SC and Camden, SC.