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Who is Dr. Mereddy, Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Greeshma Mereddy, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Mereddy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mereddy’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mereddy’s office at (803) 936-7372.
What languages does Dr. Mereddy speak?
Dr. Mereddy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mereddy treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mereddy 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. Mereddy. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Mereddy perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Greeshma Mereddy may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mereddy's office.
Does Dr. Mereddy accept my insurance?
Dr. Mereddy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 936-7372 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mereddy accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Mereddy in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mereddy's office located?
Dr. Greeshma Mereddy's Primary Practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7372
What is Dr. Mereddy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mereddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609370048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mereddy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mereddy
What is Dr. Greeshma Mereddy's specialty?
Dr. Mereddy is a Hospitalist near West Columbia, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Mereddy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Greeshma Mereddy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mereddy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: John Peter Smith Hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Greeshma Mereddy accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Greeshma Mereddy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Greeshma Mereddy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mereddy's office at (803) 936-7372 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Greeshma Mereddy?
Please contact Dr. Mereddy's office at (803) 936-7372 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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