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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Templeton, Critical Care Internist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Steven Templeton, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Templeton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Templeton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Templeton’s office at (803) 296-3273.
What languages does Dr. Templeton speak?
Dr. Templeton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Templeton typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Templeton 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. Templeton. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Templeton typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Templeton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Templeton. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Templeton accept my insurance?
Dr. Templeton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 296-3273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Templeton accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Templeton in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Templeton's office located?
Dr. Steven Templeton's Primary Practice
1333 Taylor St Ste 6F
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 296-3273
What is Dr. Templeton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Templeton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831578822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Templeton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Templeton
What is Dr. Steven Templeton's specialty?
Dr. Templeton is a Critical Care Internist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Steven Templeton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Templeton is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center 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 Steven Templeton accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Steven Templeton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Templeton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Templeton's office at (803) 296-3273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Templeton?
Please contact Dr. Templeton's office at (803) 296-3273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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