23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferraro, Internist in West Columbia, SC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ferraro?
Dr. Frank Ferraro, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ferraro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid Ultrasound, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Columbia, SC community, Dr. Ferraro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ferraro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Wm Beaumont Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Ferraro board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Ferraro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferraro speak?
Dr. Ferraro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ferraro typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ferraro 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. Ferraro. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ferraro typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ferraro 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. Ferraro. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Ferraro accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferraro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 936-7450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferraro accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Ferraro in West Columbia, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ferraro's office located?
Dr. Frank Ferraro's Primary Practice
132 Sunset Ct
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 936-7450
What hospitals are Dr. Ferraro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ferraro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferraro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferraro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861433831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferraro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferraro
What is Dr. Frank Ferraro's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.