Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Twombley, Pediatric Nephrologist in Charleston, SC?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Twombley?
Dr. Katherine Twombley, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Nephrologist 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. Twombley empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charleston, SC community, Dr. Twombley is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Twombley board certified as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Twombley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Twombley speak?
Dr. Twombley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Twombley typically treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Twombley 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. Twombley. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Twombley typically perform?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Twombley 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. Twombley. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Twombley accept my insurance?
Dr. Twombley 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. Twombley accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Twombley 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Twombley's office located?
Dr. Katherine Twombley's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What hospitals are Dr. Twombley affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Twombley has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Twombley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Twombley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356532311.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Twombley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Twombley