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Dr. Leah Stem, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stem, Family Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Leah Stem, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Stem is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stem’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stem’s office at (412) 622-7343.

    What languages does Dr. Stem speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Stem treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stem 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. Stem. 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 Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
    • Fatigue
    • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
    • Long-term tiredness
    • Persistent fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Stem perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leah Stem may include:

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

    Does Dr. Stem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 622-7343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Stem 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stem's office located?

    Dr. Leah Stem's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (412) 622-7343

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    Dr. Leah Stem's Practice 2

    1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. Leah Stem's Practice 3

    3937 Butler St

    Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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

    Dr. Stem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407236623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stem?

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

    What is Dr. Leah Stem's specialty?

    Dr. Stem is a Family Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Stem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leah Stem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stem 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Leah Stem accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Leah Stem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leah Stem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stem's office at (412) 622-7343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leah Stem?

    Please contact Dr. Stem's office at (412) 622-7343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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