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Dr. Parker Lewis, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lewis, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Parker Lewis, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lewis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lewis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lewis’s office at (720) 271-6485.

    What languages does Dr. Lewis speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Parker Lewis may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lewis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lewis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 271-6485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?

    Dr. Parker Lewis' Primary Practice

    169 Ashley Ave # 333

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (720) 271-6485

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    Dr. Parker Lewis' Practice 2

    4700 Waters Ave

    Savannah, GA 31404

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

    Dr. Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588393987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewis?

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

    What is Dr. Parker Lewis's specialty?

    Dr. Lewis is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charleston, 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. Parker Lewis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lewis is affiliated with Memorial Health, Optim Medical Center - Tattnall, Fairview Park Hospital, Candler Hospital, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Memorial Satilla Health 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. Parker Lewis accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Parker Lewis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Parker Lewis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis' office at (720) 271-6485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Parker Lewis?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis' office at (720) 271-6485 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?

    Dr. Lewis' offices are located in Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.