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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rakes-Stephens, Internist in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Rakes-Stephens graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency at Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program. Dr. Rakes-Stephens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rakes-Stephens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rakes-Stephens’s office at (843) 549-0636.
Where did Dr. Rakes-Stephens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rakes-Stephens speak?
Dr. Rakes-Stephens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rakes-Stephens typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rakes-Stephens 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. Rakes-Stephens. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rakes-Stephens typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Rakes-Stephens 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. Rakes-Stephens. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Rakes-Stephens accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakes-Stephens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 549-0636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rakes-Stephens accept in North Charleston, SC?
Dr. Rakes-Stephens in North Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rakes-Stephens' office located?
Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens' Primary Practice
8761 Dorchester Rd Ste 230
North Charleston, SC 29420
(843) 549-0636
What is Dr. Rakes-Stephens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rakes-Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457354888.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rakes-Stephens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rakes-Stephens
What is Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens's specialty?
Dr. Rakes-Stephens is a Internist near North Charleston, SC.
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.
Is this Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rakes-Stephens is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Bon Secours St. Francis 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
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Is Kimberly Rakes-Stephens accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Rakes-Stephens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rakes-Stephens's office at (843) 549-0636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Rakes-Stephens?
Please contact Dr. Rakes-Stephens's office at (843) 549-0636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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