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Dr. William Worthington, MD

Anesthesiologist

Myrtle Beach, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Worthington, Anesthesiologist in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. William Worthington, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Worthington completed his residency at Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine. Dr. Worthington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Worthington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Worthington’s office at (629) 888-5125.

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

    • Residency: Graduate Hosp (Tenet Hlth Sx), Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky

    Is Dr. Worthington board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Worthington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Worthington speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Worthington typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Worthington 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. Worthington. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    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:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Worthington typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Worthington 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. Worthington. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Worthington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Worthington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (629) 888-5125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Worthington accept in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. Worthington in Myrtle Beach, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Worthington's office located?

    Dr. William Worthington's Primary Practice

    809 82nd Pkwy

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

    (629) 888-5125

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

    Dr. Worthington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124098207.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Worthington?

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

    What is Dr. William Worthington's specialty?

    Dr. Worthington is an Anesthesiologist near Myrtle Beach, SC.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. William Worthington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Worthington is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Mcleod Health Loris 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

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    Is Dr. William Worthington accepting new patients in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Yes, Dr. William Worthington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Worthington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Worthington's office at (629) 888-5125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Worthington?

    Please contact Dr. Worthington's office at (629) 888-5125 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Worthington's office located?

    Dr. Worthington's office is located in Myrtle Beach, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Worthington have?

    Dr. William Worthington is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.