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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hunter, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Zachary Hunter, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunter’s office at (803) 434-1663.
What languages does Dr. Hunter speak?
Dr. Hunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hunter typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hunter 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. Hunter. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hunter typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Hunter may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hunter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hunter accept my insurance?
Dr. Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-1663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hunter accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Hunter 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hunter's office located?
What is Dr. Hunter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336639194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hunter
What is Dr. Zachary Hunter's specialty?
Dr. Hunter is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Zachary Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zachary Hunter accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Hunter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (803) 434-1663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Hunter?
Please contact Dr. Hunter's office at (803) 434-1663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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