36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kuhns, Internist in Charleston, SC?
Where did Dr. Kuhns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
Is Dr. Kuhns board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Kuhns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kuhns speak?
Dr. Kuhns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kuhns typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kuhns 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. Kuhns. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kuhns typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Kuhns 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
Please contact Dr. Kuhns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kuhns accept my insurance?
Dr. Kuhns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 556-7942 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kuhns accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kuhns 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 Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kuhns' office located?
Dr. Gary Kuhns' Primary Practice
2270 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste 135
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-7942
What hospitals are Dr. Kuhns affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kuhns has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kuhns's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kuhns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962455683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kuhns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kuhns
What is Dr. Gary Kuhns's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.