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Dr. Helen Burton, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Burton, Internist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Helen Burton, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Burton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burton’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burton’s office at (843) 792-2911.

    What languages does Dr. Burton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Burton treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Burton 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. Burton. 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    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:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Site Infection
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-specific surgical infection
    • Other post-operative infection
    • Unspecified surgical wound infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease
    • Germ Infection
    • Microbial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Staph Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Staphylococcus aureus infection
    • MSSA infection
    • Golden staph infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Meningitis
    • Spinal Meningitis
    • Brain Fever
    • Inflammation of the Meninges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G039: Meningitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aspergillosis
    • Aspergillus Infection
    • Fungal Lung Disease
    • Aspergillus Fungus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B449: Aspergillosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Fungal Infection
    • Mycosis
    • Mold Infection
    • Yeast Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B49: Unspecified mycosis

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Burton perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Helen Burton may include:

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

    Does Dr. Burton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Burton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-2911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Burton 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Burton's office located?

    Dr. Helen Burton's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-2911

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    Dr. Helen Burton's Practice 2

    135 Rutledge Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Helen Burton's Practice 3

    96 Jonathan Lucas St

    Charleston, SC 29425

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

    Dr. Burton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043705833.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burton?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Burton's specialty?

    Dr. Burton is a Internist near Charleston, SC.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Burton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Helen Burton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Burton is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Florence 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Helen Burton accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Burton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Burton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Burton's office at (843) 792-2911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helen Burton?

    Please contact Dr. Burton's office at (843) 792-2911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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