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Dr. James Shennan, MD

Dr. James Shennan, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lexington, SC

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shennan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. James Shennan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Shennan graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Shennan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shennan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shennan’s office at (803) 358-6100.

    Where did Dr. Shennan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina | University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shennan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shennan typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shennan 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. Shennan. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, 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

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shennan typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Shennan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shennan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shennan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 358-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shennan accept in Lexington, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Cigna Group

    • 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. Shennan's office located?

    Dr. James Shennan's Primary Practice

    811 W Main St

    Lexington, SC 29072

    (803) 358-6100

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    Dr. James Shennan's Practice 2

    7035 Saint Andrews Rd

    Columbia, SC 29212

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

    Dr. Shennan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992726459.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shennan?

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

    What is Dr. James Shennan's specialty?

    Dr. Shennan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lexington, 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 Dr. James Shennan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shennan is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. James Shennan accepting new patients in Lexington, SC?

    Yes, Dr. James Shennan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Shennan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shennan's office at (803) 358-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Shennan?

    Please contact Dr. Shennan's office at (803) 358-6100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shennan's office located?

    Dr. Shennan's offices are located in Lexington, SC and Columbia, SC.