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Dr. Richard Kania

Family Medicine Specialist

Taylors, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kania, Family Medicine Specialist in Taylors, SC?

    Dr. Richard Kania is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Taylors, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kania is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kania’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kania’s office at (864) 643-2340.

    What languages does Dr. Kania speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kania typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kania 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. Kania. 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 with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    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

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kania typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Kania may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kania accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kania accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 643-2340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kania accept in Taylors, SC?

    Dr. Kania in Taylors, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kania's office located?

    Dr. Richard Kania's Primary Practice

    3025 Wade Hampton Blvd

    Taylors, SC 29687

    (864) 643-2340

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    Dr. Richard Kania's Practice 2

    109 Physicians Dr

    Greer, SC 29650

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    Dr. Richard Kania's Practice 3

    807 N Main St

    Travelers Rest, SC 29690

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

    Dr. Kania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821738089.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kania?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Kania's specialty?

    Dr. Kania is a Family Medicine Specialist near Taylors, SC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Richard Kania affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kania is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Richard Kania accepting new patients in Taylors, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kania is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Kania offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kania's office at (864) 643-2340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Kania?

    Please contact Dr. Kania's office at (864) 643-2340 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kania's office located?

    Dr. Kania's offices are located in Taylors, SC, Greer, SC, and Travelers Rest, SC.