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Dr. Christopher Cooper, MD

Dr. Christopher Cooper, MD

Lexington, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cooper, Internist in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Christopher Cooper, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lexington, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cooper is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cooper’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cooper’s office at (803) 629-1900.

    What languages does Dr. Cooper speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cooper typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Cooper 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. Cooper. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cooper typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Cooper may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cooper's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cooper accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cooper accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 629-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cooper accept in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Cooper in Lexington, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Cooper's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Cooper's Primary Practice

    201 Caughman Farm Ln

    Lexington, SC 29072

    (803) 629-1900

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    Dr. Christopher Cooper's Practice 2

    2720 Sunset Blvd

    West Columbia, SC 29169

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    Dr. Christopher Cooper's Practice 3

    2435 Forest Dr

    Columbia, SC 29204

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

    Dr. Cooper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932511151.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cooper?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Cooper's specialty?

    Dr. Cooper is a Internist near Lexington, SC.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Cooper affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cooper is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Christopher Cooper accepting new patients in Lexington, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Cooper is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Cooper offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cooper's office at (803) 629-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cooper?

    Please contact Dr. Cooper's office at (803) 629-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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