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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hucks, Pulmonologist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Jennifer Hucks, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Hucks graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Hucks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hucks’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hucks’s office at (803) 434-7910.
Where did Dr. Hucks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Health Richland
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hucks board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Hucks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hucks speak?
Dr. Hucks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hucks typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Hucks 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. Hucks. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- CF
- Mucoviscidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hucks typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hucks may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Hucks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hucks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hucks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-7910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hucks accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Hucks in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hucks' office located?
Dr. Jennifer Hucks' Primary Practice
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-7910
What is Dr. Hucks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hucks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699960294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hucks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hucks
What is Dr. Jennifer Hucks's specialty?
Dr. Hucks is a Pulmonologist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Hucks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hucks is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Hucks accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Hucks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Hucks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hucks's office at (803) 434-7910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Hucks?
Please contact Dr. Hucks's office at (803) 434-7910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Hucks have?
Dr. Jennifer Hucks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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