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Dr. Joshua Visserman, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Visserman, Family Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Joshua Visserman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Visserman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Visserman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Visserman’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Visserman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Visserman treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Visserman 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. Visserman. 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:

    • Varicose Veins with Ankle Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Calf Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Calf Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Ankle Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Venous Stasis Ulcer
    • Left Calf Venous Ulcer
    • Calf Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Right Calf Venous Ulcer
    • Right Ankle Venous Ulcer
    • Ankle Ulcer from Varicose Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83023: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of ankle
    • I83022: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer of calf
    • I83012: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf
    • I83013: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of ankle

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • Open Wound on Left Foot
    • Open wound on foot
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Foot Injury
    • Left Foot Cut
    • Left Foot Laceration
    • Foot cut
    • Foot gash
    • Foot injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S91302A: Unspecified open wound, left foot, initial encounter
    • S91301A: Unspecified open wound, right foot, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Left Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Left Lower Leg Injury
    • Left Calf Wound
    • Left Shin Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Leg Open Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Right Leg Cut
    • Right Leg Injury
    • Open Sore on Right Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Open Abdominal Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stomach Wound
    • Abdominal Skin Tear
    • Trunk Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S31109A: Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall, unspecified quadrant without penetration into peritoneal cavity, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Open Chest Wound
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Thoracic Open Wound
    • Chest Trauma
    • External Chest Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S21102A: Unspecified open wound of left front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Visserman perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Visserman 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. Visserman. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin Substitute Graft Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Skin Replacement Procedure
    • Wound Covering Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
    • Bone Debridement
    • Bone Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Bone Debridement
    • Dead Bone Removal
    • Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
    • Bone Cleaning Surgery
    • Surgical Debridement of Bone

    CPT Codes:

    • 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11047: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Visserman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Visserman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Visserman in Charleston, 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

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Visserman's office located?

    Dr. Joshua Visserman's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Joshua Visserman's Practice 2

    96 Jonathan Lucas St # 122

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Dr. Joshua Visserman's Practice 3

    490 Martello Dr

    Charleston, SC 29412

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

    Dr. Visserman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588198782.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Visserman?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Visserman's specialty?

    Dr. Visserman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Visserman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joshua Visserman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Visserman is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Roper 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Joshua Visserman accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Visserman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Visserman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Visserman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joshua Visserman?

    Please contact Dr. Visserman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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