Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nivens, Physiatrist in Bluffton, SC?
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 as a 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Nivens typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Nivens typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Humana
Medicare
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Nivens affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nivens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nivens's NPI number?A 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