Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besong, Family Medicine Specialist in Summerville, SC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Besong?
Dr. Dennis Besong, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Besong empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Summerville, SC community, Dr. Besong is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Besong speak?
Dr. Besong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Besong typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Besong 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. Besong. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Besong typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Besong may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Besong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Besong accept my insurance?
Dr. Besong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 548-6101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besong accept in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Besong in Summerville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Besong's office located?
Dr. Dennis Besong's Primary Practice
130 Varnfield Dr Ste 100
Summerville, SC 29483
(631) 548-6101
What hospitals are Dr. Besong affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Besong has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Besong's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639514532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besong