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Dr. Charles Nivens, MD

Dr. Charles Nivens, MD

Bluffton, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nivens, Physiatrist in Bluffton, SC?

    Dr. Charles Nivens, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bluffton, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Nivens graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Nivens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nivens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nivens’s office at (843) 705-7471.

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

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Med U Of Sc

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Nivens board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Nivens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Nivens speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nivens treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Nivens 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. Nivens. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spine Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Spinal Malformation
    • Spinal Birth Defect
    • Baby Back Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q675: Congenital deformity of spine

    What procedures does Dr. Nivens perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Nivens 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. Nivens. 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Decompression
    • Percutaneous Laminotomy
    • Lumbar Laminectomy
    • Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0275T: Percutaneous laminotomy/laminectomy (interlaminar approach) for decompression of neural elements, (with or without ligamentous resection, discectomy, facetectomy and/or foraminotomy), any method, under indirect image guidance (eg, fluoroscopic, CT), single or multiple levels, unilateral or bilateral; lumbar

    Does Dr. Nivens accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nivens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 705-7471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nivens accept in Bluffton, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Nivens' office located?

    Dr. Charles Nivens' Primary Practice

    3 Plantation Park Dr

    Bluffton, SC 29910

    (843) 705-7471

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    Dr. Charles Nivens' Practice 2

    1000 Pine St W

    Varnville, SC 29944

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    Dr. Charles Nivens' Practice 3

    876 Fording Island Rd Ste 2

    Bluffton, SC 29910

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

    Dr. Nivens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801898432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nivens?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Nivens's specialty?

    Dr. Nivens is a Physiatrist near Bluffton, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Nivens to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Charles Nivens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nivens is affiliated with Coastal Carolina Hospital, Colleton Medical Center, Candler 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 Physiatrist?

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    Is Charles Nivens accepting new patients in Bluffton, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Nivens is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Nivens offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nivens's office at (843) 705-7471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Nivens?

    Please contact Dr. Nivens's office at (843) 705-7471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Nivens have?

    Dr. Charles Nivens is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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