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Dr. Gerald Congdon, MD

Dr. Gerald Congdon, MD

Pawleys Island, SC

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Congdon, Family Medicine Specialist in Pawleys Island, SC?

    Dr. Gerald Congdon, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pawleys Island, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Congdon graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Congdon is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Congdon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Congdon’s office at (888) 467-1117.

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

    • Residency: Palmetto Richland Mem Hosp, Family Medicine | Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital | CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program

    • Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine | Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Congdon board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Congdon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Congdon speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Congdon treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Congdon 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. Congdon. 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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise
    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nicotine Addiction with Other Drug-Induced Disorder
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Nicotine-related Health Problems
    • Tobacco-induced Medical Issues
    • Complications of Nicotine Addiction
    • Smoking-related Health Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17208: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, with other nicotine-induced disorders

    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 Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z719: Counseling, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Which procedures does Dr. Congdon perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerald Congdon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Congdon's office.

    Does Dr. Congdon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Congdon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 467-1117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Congdon accept in Pawleys Island, SC?

    Dr. Congdon in Pawleys Island, 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 Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Congdon's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Congdon's Primary Practice

    201 Business Center Dr

    Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    (888) 467-1117

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    Dr. Gerald Congdon's Practice 2

    4955 Highway 17 Byp S

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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    Dr. Gerald Congdon's Practice 3

    8720 Dorchester Rd

    North Charleston, SC 29420

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

    Dr. Congdon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568446326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Congdon?

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

    What is Dr. Gerald Congdon's specialty?

    Dr. Congdon is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pawleys Island, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Congdon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerald Congdon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Congdon is affiliated with MUSC Health University 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine 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 Gerald Congdon accepting new patients in Pawleys Island, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Congdon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Congdon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Congdon's office at (888) 467-1117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Congdon?

    Please contact Dr. Congdon's office at (888) 467-1117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Congdon have?

    Dr. Gerald Congdon is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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