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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shurtliff, Hospitalist in Sumter, SC?
Dr. Lauren Shurtliff is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sumter, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shurtliff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shurtliff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shurtliff’s office at (803) 434-3955.
What languages does Dr. Shurtliff speak?
Dr. Shurtliff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shurtliff treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shurtliff 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. Shurtliff. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Shurtliff perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lauren Shurtliff may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shurtliff's office.
Does Dr. Shurtliff accept my insurance?
Dr. Shurtliff 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. Shurtliff accept in Sumter, SC?
Dr. Shurtliff in Sumter, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shurtliff's office located?
Dr. Lauren Shurtliff's Primary Practice
129 N Washington St
Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 434-3955
What is Dr. Shurtliff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shurtliff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164803193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shurtliff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shurtliff
What is Dr. Lauren Shurtliff's specialty?
Dr. Shurtliff is a Hospitalist near Sumter, 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. Shurtliff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lauren Shurtliff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shurtliff is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey 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 Lauren Shurtliff accepting new patients in Sumter, SC?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Shurtliff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Shurtliff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shurtliff's office at (803) 434-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Shurtliff?
Please contact Dr. Shurtliff's office at (803) 434-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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