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Dr. William Livesay, DO

Physiatrist

North Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Livesay, Physiatrist in North Charleston, SC?

    Dr. William Livesay, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Livesay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Livesay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Livesay’s office at (843) 654-9279.

    What languages does Dr. Livesay speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Livesay typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Livesay 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. Livesay. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Loss of Lower Right Leg
    • Limb Loss
    • Right Leg Amputation
    • Missing Right Lower Leg
    • Right Below-Knee Amputation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z89511: Acquired absence of right leg below knee

    Also known as:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Livesay typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. William Livesay may include:

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

    Does Dr. Livesay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Livesay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 654-9279 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Livesay 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Livesay's office located?

    Dr. William Livesay's Primary Practice

    9181 Medcom St

    North Charleston, SC 29406

    (843) 654-9279

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    Dr. William Livesay's Practice 2

    929 Bowman Rd Ste 400

    Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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

    Dr. Livesay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255361846.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Livesay?

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

    What is Dr. William Livesay's specialty?

    Dr. Livesay is a Physiatrist near North Charleston, SC.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. William Livesay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Livesay is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Roper 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 a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. William Livesay accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. William Livesay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Livesay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Livesay's office at (843) 654-9279 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Livesay?

    Please contact Dr. Livesay's office at (843) 654-9279 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Livesay's office located?

    Dr. Livesay's offices are located in North Charleston, SC and Mt Pleasant, SC.