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Dr. Eric Westerbeck

Physiatrist

North Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westerbeck, Physiatrist in North Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Eric Westerbeck is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Westerbeck is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerbeck’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerbeck’s office at (843) 820-7777.

    What languages does Dr. Westerbeck speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Westerbeck typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Westerbeck 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. Westerbeck. 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Westerbeck typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Westerbeck may include:

    Please contact Dr. Westerbeck's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Westerbeck accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westerbeck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 820-7777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Westerbeck in North Charleston, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Westerbeck's office located?

    Dr. Eric Westerbeck's Primary Practice

    9181 Medcom St

    North Charleston, SC 29406

    (843) 820-7777

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

    Dr. Westerbeck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922503812.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerbeck?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Westerbeck's specialty?

    Dr. Westerbeck is a Physiatrist near North Charleston, SC.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Eric Westerbeck affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westerbeck is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore 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 Dr. Eric Westerbeck accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Westerbeck is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Westerbeck offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westerbeck's office at (843) 820-7777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Westerbeck?

    Please contact Dr. Westerbeck's office at (843) 820-7777 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Westerbeck's office located?

    Dr. Westerbeck's office is located in North Charleston, SC.