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Dr. Ludwig Lettau, MD

Charleston, SC

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Ludwig Lettau, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lettau graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lettau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lettau’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lettau’s office.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry | PRESBYTERIAN HOSP

    Is Dr. Lettau board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ludwig Lettau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lettau speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lettau treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lettau 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. Lettau. 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
    • Kidney Infection
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Pyelonephritis
    • Acute Kidney Infection
    • Renal Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N10: Acute pyelonephritis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage

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

    Does Dr. Lettau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lettau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lettau 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lettau's office located?

    Dr. Ludwig Lettau's Primary Practice

    1938 Charlie Hall Blvd Unit B

    Charleston, SC 29414

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    Dr. Ludwig Lettau's Practice 2

    1300 Hospital Dr Ste 230

    Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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    Dr. Ludwig Lettau's Practice 3

    1520 Old Trolley Rd Ste 101

    Summerville, SC 29485

    (843) 402-0227

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

    Dr. Lettau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780674556.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lettau?

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

    What is Dr. Ludwig Lettau's specialty?

    Dr. Lettau 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.

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    Is this Dr. Ludwig Lettau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lettau is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center 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 Ludwig Lettau accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Ludwig Lettau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ludwig Lettau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lettau's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ludwig Lettau?

    Please contact Dr. Lettau's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ludwig Lettau have?

    Dr. Ludwig Lettau is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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