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Dr. Leon Hunt, MD

Aiken, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hunt, Family Medicine Specialist in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Leon Hunt, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aiken, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hunt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hunt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hunt’s office at (803) 434-6116.

    What languages does Dr. Hunt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hunt typically treat?

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

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hunt typically perform?

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

    • Chest Wall Manipulation for Lung Function
    • Chest Physiotherapy
    • Cupping for Lungs
    • Percussion and Vibration Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 94668: Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
    • Oximetry Test
    • Blood Oxygen Level Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Hunt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hunt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hunt accept in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Hunt in Aiken, 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

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Georgia

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hunt's office located?

    Dr. Leon Hunt's Primary Practice

    3215 Wise Creek Ln

    Aiken, SC 29801

    (803) 434-6116

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    Dr. Leon Hunt's Practice 2

    3209 Colonial Dr

    Columbia, SC 29203

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    Dr. Leon Hunt's Practice 3

    1053 Center St

    West Columbia, SC 29169

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

    Dr. Hunt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609075746.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hunt?

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

    What is Dr. Leon Hunt's specialty?

    Dr. Hunt is a Family Medicine Specialist near Aiken, SC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Leon Hunt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hunt is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Tuomey 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Leon Hunt accepting new patients in Aiken, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Leon Hunt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leon Hunt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hunt's office at (803) 434-6116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leon Hunt?

    Please contact Dr. Hunt's office at (803) 434-6116 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hunt's office located?

    Dr. Hunt's offices are located in Aiken, SC, Columbia, SC, and West Columbia, SC.