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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wolz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Christopher Wolz is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wolz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolz’s office at (803) 434-3790.
What languages does Dr. Wolz speak?
Dr. Wolz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wolz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wolz 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. Wolz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wolz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Wolz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Wolz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wolz accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolz accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Wolz in Columbia, 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wolz's office located?
Dr. Christopher Wolz's Primary Practice
5 Richland Medical Park Dr
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-3790
What is Dr. Wolz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922748821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolz
What is Dr. Christopher Wolz's specialty?
Dr. Wolz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Christopher Wolz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wolz is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Lexington 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
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Is Christopher Wolz accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Wolz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Wolz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wolz's office at (803) 434-3790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wolz?
Please contact Dr. Wolz's office at (803) 434-3790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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