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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sides, Internist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Andrew Sides, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sides’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sides’s office at (803) 434-4153.
Where did Dr. Sides go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Carolina
Is Dr. Sides board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Sides, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sides speak?
Dr. Sides and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sides typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sides 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. Sides. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sides typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sides 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. Sides. 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:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Does Dr. Sides accept my insurance?
Dr. Sides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-4153 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sides accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Sides 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sides' office located?
Dr. Andrew Sides' Primary Practice
2 Medical Park Rd Ste 501
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-4153
What is Dr. Sides's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720117724.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sides?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sides
What is Dr. Andrew Sides's specialty?
Dr. Sides is a Internist near Columbia, 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. Andrew Sides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sides is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey 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
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Is Andrew Sides accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Sides is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Sides offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sides's office at (803) 434-4153 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Sides?
Please contact Dr. Sides's office at (803) 434-4153 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Sides have?
Dr. Andrew Sides is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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