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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walter, Family Medicine Specialist in Landrum, SC?
Dr. Cornelius Walter, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Landrum, SC. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Walter graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program. Dr. Walter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walter’s office at (864) 457-3838.
Where did Dr. Walter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CEME/Palmetto General Hosp Program
Medical School: University of South Carolina | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walter speak?
Dr. Walter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walter typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walter typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 457-3838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walter accept in Landrum, SC?
Dr. Walter in Landrum, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Standard Life and Accident Insurance
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
Dr. Cornelius Walter's Primary Practice
133 N Howard Ave
Landrum, SC 29356
(864) 457-3838
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619948379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walter
What is Dr. Cornelius Walter's specialty?
Dr. Walter is a Family Medicine Specialist near Landrum, SC.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Cornelius Walter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walter is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Unc Health Pardee 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 Cornelius Walter accepting new patients in Landrum, SC?
Yes, Dr. Cornelius Walter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cornelius Walter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (864) 457-3838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cornelius Walter?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (864) 457-3838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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