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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avery, Internist in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Sharifa Avery, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Summerville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Avery is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avery’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avery’s office at (516) 663-2781.
What languages does Dr. Avery speak?
Dr. Avery and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Avery treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Avery 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. Avery. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Avery perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sharifa Avery may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avery's office.
Does Dr. Avery accept my insurance?
Dr. Avery accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 663-2781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avery accept in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Avery in Summerville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avery's office located?
Dr. Sharifa Avery also offers virtual visits
Dr. Sharifa Avery's Primary Practice
295 Midland Pkwy
Summerville, SC 29485
(516) 663-2781
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharifa Avery?
Dr. Avery has appointments available at her Summerville, SC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Avery's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528440773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avery?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avery
What is Dr. Sharifa Avery's specialty?
Dr. Avery is a Internist near Summerville, SC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Avery to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sharifa Avery affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avery is affiliated with Trident Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sharifa Avery accepting new patients in Summerville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sharifa Avery is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharifa Avery offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Avery, or call (516) 663-2781 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Sharifa Avery?
Yes, Dr. Avery offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Avery, or call (516) 663-2781 for more information.
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