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Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon, MD, PHD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mcmahon, Nephrologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon, MD, PHD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Mcmahon is fluent in English, Gaelic, and Scottish Gaelic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcmahon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcmahon’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    What languages does Dr. Mcmahon speak?

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

    • English

    • Gaelic

    • Scottish Gaelic

    What conditions does Dr. Mcmahon treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Mcmahon 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. Mcmahon. 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 Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Lupus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Blood in Urine with Membranous Kidney Filter Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Chronic Hematuria and Glomerulonephritis
    • Membranous Glomerulonephritis with Hematuria
    • Kidney Bleeding and Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N022: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Mcmahon perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mcmahon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcmahon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mcmahon 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mcmahon's office located?

    Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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

    Dr. Mcmahon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922395037.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcmahon?

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

    What is Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon's specialty?

    Dr. Mcmahon is a Nephrologist near Charleston, SC. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Mcmahon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mcmahon is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Blaithin Mcmahon accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Blaithin Mcmahon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcmahon's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blaithin Mcmahon?

    Please contact Dr. Mcmahon's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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