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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guyton, Pediatrician in Lexington, SC?
Dr. Richard Guyton, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lexington, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Guyton graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Guyton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guyton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guyton’s office at (803) 520-5800.
Where did Dr. Guyton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Guyton board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Richard Guyton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Guyton speak?
Dr. Guyton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Guyton typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Guyton 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. Guyton. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Guyton typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Guyton 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. Guyton. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Guyton accept my insurance?
Dr. Guyton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 520-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guyton accept in Lexington, SC?
Dr. Guyton in Lexington, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Guyton's office located?
Dr. Richard Guyton's Primary Practice
424 Old Cherokee Rd
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 520-5800
What is Dr. Guyton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guyton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457483893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guyton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guyton
What is Dr. Richard Guyton's specialty?
Dr. Guyton is a Pediatrician near Lexington, SC.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Richard Guyton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guyton is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Guyton accepting new patients in Lexington, SC?
Yes, Dr. Richard Guyton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Guyton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guyton's office at (803) 520-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Guyton?
Please contact Dr. Guyton's office at (803) 520-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Guyton have?
Dr. Richard Guyton is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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