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Dr. Marc Kushinka, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kushinka, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Marc Kushinka, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kushinka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kushinka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kushinka’s office at (803) 256-5300.

    What languages does Dr. Kushinka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kushinka treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kushinka 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. Kushinka. 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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Kushinka perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Marc Kushinka may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kushinka's office.

    Does Dr. Kushinka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kushinka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 256-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kushinka accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Kushinka in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kushinka's office located?

    Dr. Marc Kushinka's Primary Practice

    2435 Forest Dr

    Columbia, SC 29204

    (803) 256-5300

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    Dr. Marc Kushinka's Practice 2

    Taylor At Marion St

    Columbia, SC 29220

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    Dr. Marc Kushinka's Practice 3

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-1663

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

    Dr. Kushinka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174972509.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kushinka?

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

    What is Dr. Marc Kushinka's specialty?

    Dr. Kushinka is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Kushinka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marc Kushinka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kushinka is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Marc Kushinka accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Marc Kushinka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marc Kushinka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kushinka's office at (803) 256-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marc Kushinka?

    Please contact Dr. Kushinka's office at (803) 256-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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