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Dr. John Pastore, MD

Pediatrician

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pastore, Pediatrician in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. John Pastore, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pastore graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatrics. Dr. Pastore is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pastore’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pastore’s office at (716) 323-0034.

    Where did Dr. Pastore go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Saint George`s University / School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | Foreign

    Is Dr. Pastore board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. John Pastore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Pastore speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins
    • English
    • French
    • Russian

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pastore typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pastore 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. Pastore. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Pastore typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. John Pastore may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pastore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pastore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 323-0034 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pastore accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Pastore 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Great West Life N Annuity Insurance Co

    • Independence Health Group

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pastore's office located?

    Dr. John Pastore's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (716) 323-0034

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    Dr. John Pastore's Practice 2

    10 McClennan Banks Dr

    Charleston, SC 29401

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

    Dr. Pastore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295786978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pastore?

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

    What is Dr. John Pastore's specialty?

    Dr. Pastore is a Pediatrician near Charleston, SC.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. John Pastore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pastore is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Trident Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. John Pastore accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Pastore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Pastore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pastore's office at (716) 323-0034 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Pastore?

    Please contact Dr. Pastore's office at (716) 323-0034 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pastore's office located?

    Dr. Pastore's office is located in Charleston, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Pastore have?

    Dr. John Pastore is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.