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Dr. Michael Nelems, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelems, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Michael Nelems, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nelems is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelems’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelems’s office at (803) 434-1663.

    What languages does Dr. Nelems speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelems typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nelems 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. Nelems. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelems typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nelems may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nelems accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelems accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-1663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelems accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Nelems 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 Association

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nelems' office located?

    Dr. Michael Nelems' Primary Practice

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-1663

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    Dr. Michael Nelems' Practice 2

    1325 Spring St

    Greenwood, SC 29646

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

    Dr. Nelems's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669112561.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelems?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Nelems's specialty?

    Dr. Nelems is an 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 Dr. Michael Nelems affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nelems is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Colleton Medical Center, Candler 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Michael Nelems accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Nelems is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Nelems offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelems' office at (803) 434-1663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Nelems?

    Please contact Dr. Nelems' office at (803) 434-1663 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nelems' office located?

    Dr. Nelems' offices are located in Columbia, SC and Greenwood, SC.