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Dr. Sean Kitch, MD
Charleston, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kitch, Hospitalist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Sean Kitch, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kitch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitch’s office at (828) 456-7311.
What languages does Dr. Kitch speak?
Dr. Kitch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kitch treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kitch 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. Kitch. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Kitch perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sean Kitch may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kitch's office.
Does Dr. Kitch accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 456-7311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitch accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kitch in Charleston, 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 Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kitch's office located?
Dr. Sean Kitch's Primary Practice
9330 Medical Plaza Dr
Charleston, SC 29406
(828) 456-7311
What is Dr. Kitch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558774497.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitch
What is Dr. Sean Kitch's specialty?
Dr. Kitch is a Hospitalist near Charleston, 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. Kitch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sean Kitch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitch is affiliated with Trident 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Sean Kitch accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sean Kitch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Kitch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitch's office at (828) 456-7311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Kitch?
Please contact Dr. Kitch's office at (828) 456-7311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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