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Dr. James Thatcher, MD

Beaufort, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thatcher, Hospitalist in Beaufort, SC?

    Dr. James Thatcher, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Beaufort, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Thatcher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thatcher’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thatcher’s office at (843) 522-5005.

    What languages does Dr. Thatcher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thatcher treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Thatcher 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. Thatcher. 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:

    • Chronic fatigue syndrome
    • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Myalgic encephalomyelitis
    • ME/CFS
    • Systemic exertion intolerance disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9332: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lyme Disease
    • Borreliosis
    • Tick-borne illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thatcher perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Thatcher may include:

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

    Does Dr. Thatcher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thatcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 522-5005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thatcher accept in Beaufort, SC?

    Dr. Thatcher in Beaufort, 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

    • Chevron

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Security Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thatcher's office located?

    Dr. James Thatcher's Primary Practice

    955 Ribaut Rd

    Beaufort, SC 29902

    (843) 522-5005

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    Dr. James Thatcher's Practice 2

    607 Beaman St

    Clinton, NC 28328

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

    Dr. Thatcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770812802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thatcher?

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

    What is Dr. James Thatcher's specialty?

    Dr. Thatcher is a Hospitalist near Beaufort, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Thatcher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Thatcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thatcher is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 James Thatcher accepting new patients in Beaufort, SC?

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

    Does Dr. James Thatcher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thatcher's office at (843) 522-5005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Thatcher?

    Please contact Dr. Thatcher's office at (843) 522-5005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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