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Dr. Nelson Ploch, MD

North Charleston, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ploch, Urologist in North Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Nelson Ploch, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in North Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Ploch graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Dr. Ploch is fluent in English and German, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ploch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ploch’s office at (843) 797-6600.

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

    • Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ploch board certified in Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Ploch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Ploch speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Ploch treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Ploch 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. Ploch. 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:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Frequent Urination
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3915: Urgency of urination
    • R351: Nocturia
    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    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:

    • Prostate Inflammation
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate
    • Prostatitis
    • Inflamed prostate
    • Prostate infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N419: Inflammatory disease of prostate, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Urethra Inflammation
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Urethritis
    • Inflamed Urethra
    • Urethral Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N342: Other urethritis

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Does Dr. Ploch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ploch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 797-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Ploch in North Charleston, 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ploch's office located?

    Dr. Nelson Ploch's Primary Practice

    2890 Tricom St

    North Charleston, SC 29406

    (843) 797-6600

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    Dr. Nelson Ploch's Practice 2

    104 Morgan Pl Ste C

    Summerville, SC 29485

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 58 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    98% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Nelson Ploch an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ploch has been rated and reviewed by 58 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ploch, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Ploch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205824489.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ploch?

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

    What is Dr. Nelson Ploch's specialty?

    Dr. Ploch is a Urologist near North Charleston, SC. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Ploch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nelson Ploch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ploch is affiliated with Trident Medical Center 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 Nelson Ploch accepting new patients in North Charleston, SC?

    No, Dr. Nelson Ploch is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nelson Ploch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ploch's office at (843) 797-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nelson Ploch?

    Please contact Dr. Ploch's office at (843) 797-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Ploch have?

    Dr. Nelson Ploch is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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