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Dr. Carol Kooistra, MD

Dr. Carol Kooistra, MD

Spartanburg, SC

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kooistra, Neurologist in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Carol Kooistra, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Kooistra graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at University of Florida Program. Dr. Kooistra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kooistra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kooistra’s office at (864) 585-6179.

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

    • Residency: University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Kooistra board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Kooistra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Kooistra speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Kooistra typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kooistra 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. Kooistra. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kooistra typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kooistra 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. Kooistra. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Kooistra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kooistra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 585-6179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kooistra accept in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Kooistra in Spartanburg, 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 South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kooistra's office located?

    Dr. Carol Kooistra's Primary Practice

    541 Floyd Rd

    Spartanburg, SC 29307

    (864) 585-6179

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    Dr. Carol Kooistra's Practice 2

    2755 S Highway 14

    Greer, SC 29650

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    Dr. Carol Kooistra's Practice 3

    101 E Wood St

    Spartanburg, SC 29303

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

    Dr. Kooistra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598741837.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kooistra?

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

    What is Dr. Carol Kooistra's specialty?

    Dr. Kooistra is a Neurologist near Spartanburg, SC.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is this Dr. Carol Kooistra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kooistra is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Carol Kooistra accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Kooistra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Kooistra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kooistra's office at (864) 585-6179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Kooistra?

    Please contact Dr. Kooistra's office at (864) 585-6179 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Kooistra have?

    Dr. Carol Kooistra is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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