Dr. Allyson Thatcher, MD
North Charleston, SC
30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thatcher, Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist in North Charleston, SC?
Where did Dr. Thatcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pinnaclehlth Sys-Harrisburg, Family Medicine
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Thatcher board certified as an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Allyson Thatcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thatcher speak?
Dr. Thatcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thatcher typically treat?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thatcher 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. Thatcher. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thatcher typically perform?
As an Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thatcher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Thatcher. 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:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
CPT Codes:
- 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
Also known as:
- Shunt Puncture for Fluid or Medicine
- Shunt aspiration
- Shunt injection
- Reservoir tap
- Ventricular shunt access
CPT Codes:
- 61070: Puncture of shunt tubing or reservoir for aspiration or injection procedure
Does Dr. Thatcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Thatcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 797-3636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thatcher accept in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Thatcher in North 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
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Thatcher's office located?
Dr. Allyson Thatcher's Primary Practice
9267 Medical Plaza Dr
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 797-3636
What hospitals are Dr. Thatcher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thatcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thatcher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thatcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922047380.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thatcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thatcher