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Dr. Laura Herpel, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herpel, Pulmonologist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Laura Herpel, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Herpel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herpel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herpel’s office at (803) 251-3093.

    What languages does Dr. Herpel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Herpel treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Herpel 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. Herpel. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Central Sleep Apnea from Other Condition
    • Central Sleep Apnea
    • Shallow Breathing During Sleep from Other Condition
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem
    • Secondary central sleep apnea
    • Underlying condition causing central sleep apnea
    • Brain-related sleep apnea
    • CSA
    • Brain-Related Sleep Apnea
    • Secondary sleep hypoventilation
    • Underlying condition causing shallow breathing in sleep
    • Sleep-disordered breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation
    • G4737: Central sleep apnea in conditions classified elsewhere
    • G4731: Primary central sleep apnea
    • G4736: Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
    • Excessive Sleepiness with Long Sleep
    • Excessive Sleepiness (Normal Sleep Duration)
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease
    • Delayed sleep phase syndrome
    • Night owl sleep disorder
    • Trouble falling asleep early
    • Idiopathic hypersomnia
    • Long sleeper syndrome
    • Unexplained excessive sleep
    • Normal sleep duration hypersomnia
    • Unexplained daytime sleepiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome
    • G4721: Circadian rhythm sleep disorder, delayed sleep phase type
    • G4711: Idiopathic hypersomnia with long sleep time
    • G4712: Idiopathic hypersomnia without long sleep time

    Also known as:

    • Narcolepsy
    • Narcolepsy with Cataplexy
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Excessive daytime sleepiness
    • Sudden sleep attacks
    • Type 2 narcolepsy
    • Sudden Sleep Attacks with Muscle Weakness
    • Daytime Sleepiness with Cataplexy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G47419: Narcolepsy without cataplexy
    • G47411: Narcolepsy with cataplexy

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Does Dr. Herpel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herpel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 251-3093 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herpel accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Herpel 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Herpel's office located?

    Dr. Laura Herpel's Primary Practice

    1333 Taylor St Ste 6B

    Columbia, SC 29201

    (803) 251-3093

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

    Dr. Herpel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558411751.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herpel?

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

    What is Dr. Laura Herpel's specialty?

    Dr. Herpel is a Pulmonologist near Columbia, SC. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Herpel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Herpel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herpel is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital 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 Laura Herpel accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Herpel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Herpel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herpel's office at (803) 251-3093 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Herpel?

    Please contact Dr. Herpel's office at (803) 251-3093 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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