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Dr. Ward Worthington, MD

Dr. Ward Worthington, MD

Lancaster, SC

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Worthington, Neurosurgeon in Lancaster, SC?

    Dr. Ward Worthington, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Lancaster, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Worthington graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program. Dr. Worthington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Worthington’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Worthington’s office at (843) 723-8823.

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

    • Residency: Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program

    • Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Worthington board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ward Worthington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Worthington speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Worthington treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, 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

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Wedge Compression Fracture of First Lumbar Vertebra
    • Fractures
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Compressed L1 fracture
    • First lumbar compression fracture
    • Broken L1 bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S32010A: Wedge compression fracture of first lumbar vertebra, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Does Dr. Worthington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Worthington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 723-8823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Worthington in Lancaster, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Worthington's office located?

    Dr. Ward Worthington's Primary Practice

    1025 W Meeting St Ste 101

    Lancaster, SC 29720

    (843) 723-8823

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    Dr. Ward Worthington's Practice 2

    2270 Ashley Crossing Dr

    Charleston, SC 29414

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    Dr. Ward Worthington's Practice 3

    8950 University Blvd

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    What is Dr. Worthington's NPI number?An 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 1952372138.

    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. Ward Worthington's specialty?

    Dr. Worthington is a Neurosurgeon near Lancaster, SC. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Worthington to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Worthington is affiliated with Musc Health Florence Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster 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

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    Is Ward Worthington accepting new patients in Lancaster, SC?

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

    Does Dr. Ward Worthington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Worthington's office at (843) 723-8823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ward Worthington?

    Please contact Dr. Worthington's office at (843) 723-8823 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ward Worthington have?

    Dr. Ward Worthington is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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