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Dr. James Thomas, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. James Thomas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thomas completed his residency at Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Psychiatry. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (843) 402-0227.

    Where did Dr. Thomas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: University De Buenos Aires- Fac De Med- Buenos Aires- Argentina

    Is Dr. Thomas board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Thomas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • sacral osteomyelitis
    • tailbone bone infection
    • vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Bone inflammation
    • Infected bone
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M86672: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    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:

    • Abdominal Wall Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Abscess on stomach
    • Belly skin infection
    • Pus pocket on abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 402-0227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Thomas in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. James Thomas' Primary Practice

    1938 Charlie Hall Blvd Unit B

    Charleston, SC 29414

    (843) 402-0227

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    Dr. James Thomas' Practice 2

    1200 Hospital Dr

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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    Dr. James Thomas' Practice 3

    1053 Center St

    West Columbia, SC 29169

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

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114923950.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

    What is Dr. James Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charleston, SC.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 James Thomas accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. James Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (843) 402-0227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (843) 402-0227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Thomas have?

    Dr. James Thomas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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