EverydayHealthLogo
MH

Dr. Molly Hook

Hospitalist, Internist

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hook, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Molly Hook is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hook’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hook’s office at (803) 434-6771.

    What languages does Dr. Hook speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hook typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hook 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. Hook. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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 Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hook typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Molly Hook may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hook accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hook accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Hook in Columbia, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Hook's office located?

    Dr. Molly Hook's Primary Practice

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-6771

    Get Directions

    Dr. Molly Hook's Practice 2

    AT Marion St

    Columbia, SC 29220

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Hook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649701574.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hook?

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

    What is Dr. Molly Hook's specialty?

    Dr. Hook is a Hospitalist near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Molly Hook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hook is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Dr. Molly Hook accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Molly Hook is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Molly Hook offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office at (803) 434-6771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Molly Hook?

    Please contact Dr. Hook's office at (803) 434-6771 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hook's office located?

    Dr. Hook's office is located in Columbia, SC.