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Dr. John Bullard, MD
Columbia, SC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bullard, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. John Bullard, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Bullard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bullard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bullard’s office at (803) 434-6095.
What languages does Dr. Bullard speak?
Dr. Bullard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bullard typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bullard 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. Bullard. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bullard typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Bullard may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Bullard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bullard accept my insurance?
Dr. Bullard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bullard accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Bullard in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bullard's office located?
Family Medicine Center
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 100
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-6095
What is Dr. Bullard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bullard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336706159.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bullard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bullard
What is Dr. John Bullard's specialty?
Dr. Bullard is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. John Bullard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bullard is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Bullard accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. John Bullard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Bullard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bullard's office at (803) 434-6095 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Bullard?
Please contact Dr. Bullard's office at (803) 434-6095 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Bullard
Family Medicine Center
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 100
Columbia, SC 29203