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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Principe, Internist in Georgetown, SC?
Dr. James Principe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Georgetown, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Principe graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Principe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Principe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Principe’s office at (843) 520-8456.
Where did Dr. Principe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Principe board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Principe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Principe speak?
Dr. Principe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Principe treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Principe 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. Principe. 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:
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Brain Disease
- Brain Disease After-effects
- Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
- Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Which procedures does Dr. Principe perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Principe 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Principe's office.
Does Dr. Principe accept my insurance?
Dr. Principe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 520-8456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Principe accept in Georgetown, SC?
Dr. Principe in Georgetown, 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Principe's office located?
Dr. James Principe's Primary Practice
606 Black River Rd
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 520-8456
What is Dr. Principe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Principe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720080278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Principe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Principe
What is Dr. James Principe's specialty?
Dr. Principe is a Internist near Georgetown, SC.
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.
Contact Dr. Principe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Principe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Principe is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Principe accepting new patients in Georgetown, SC?
Yes, Dr. James Principe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Principe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Principe's office at (843) 520-8456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Principe?
Please contact Dr. Principe's office at (843) 520-8456 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Principe have?
Dr. James Principe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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