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Dr. Sara Ritchie, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ritchie, Pediatrician in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Sara Ritchie, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ritchie is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritchie’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritchie’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    What languages does Dr. Ritchie speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ritchie treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ritchie 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. Ritchie. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Unspecified speech issues
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4789: Other speech disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Newborns
    • Growth Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant growth failure
    • Poor weight gain in babies
    • Neonatal failure to thrive

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P926: Failure to thrive in newborn

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Which procedures does Dr. Ritchie perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Sara Ritchie may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ritchie's office.

    Does Dr. Ritchie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ritchie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Ritchie in Charleston, 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Great West Life N Annuity Insurance Co

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

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    Where is Dr. Ritchie's office located?

    Dr. Sara Ritchie's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. Sara Ritchie's Practice 2

    2070 Northbrook Blvd Ste A16

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    Dr. Sara Ritchie's Practice 3

    135 Rutledge Ave Fl 3

    Charleston, SC 29425

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

    Dr. Ritchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285047712.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritchie?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Ritchie's specialty?

    Dr. Ritchie is a Pediatrician near Charleston, SC. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ritchie to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Ritchie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ritchie is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sara Ritchie accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Ritchie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Ritchie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ritchie's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Ritchie?

    Please contact Dr. Ritchie's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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