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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baens, Internist in Little River, SC?
Dr. Maria Baens, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Little River, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Baens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baens’s office at (843) 903-0758.
What languages does Dr. Baens speak?
Dr. Baens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baens typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Baens 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. Baens. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent widespread sinus infection
- Repeated inflammation of all sinuses
- Recurring severe acute sinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0141: Acute recurrent pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baens typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Baens may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Baens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baens accept my insurance?
Dr. Baens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 903-0758 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baens accept in Little River, SC?
Dr. Baens in Little River, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Baens' office located?
Dr. Maria Baens' Primary Practice
4237 River Hills Dr Ste 107
Little River, SC 29566
(843) 903-0758
What is Dr. Baens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447256672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baens
What is Dr. Maria Baens's specialty?
Dr. Baens is a Internist near Little River, 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. Maria Baens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baens is affiliated with Mcleod Health Loris, Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Maria Baens accepting new patients in Little River, SC?
Yes, Dr. Maria Baens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Baens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baens's office at (843) 903-0758 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Baens?
Please contact Dr. Baens's office at (843) 903-0758 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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