Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nimmich, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nimmich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nimmich’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nimmich’s office at (803) 936-7460.
What languages does Dr. Nimmich speak?
Dr. Nimmich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nimmich treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nimmich 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. Nimmich. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Subacute Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Subacute Bone Infection in Right Ankle and Foot
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86272: Subacute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86271: Subacute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Nimmich perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nimmich performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nimmich. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Nimmich accept my insurance?
Dr. Nimmich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 936-7460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nimmich accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Nimmich in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nimmich's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich's Primary Practice
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 120A
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7460
What is Dr. Nimmich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nimmich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164663068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nimmich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nimmich
What is Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich's specialty?
Dr. Nimmich is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Columbia, SC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Nimmich to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nimmich is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Piedmont Augusta 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
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Is Elizabeth Nimmich accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Nimmich offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nimmich's office at (803) 936-7460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Nimmich?
Please contact Dr. Nimmich's office at (803) 936-7460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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