Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boston, Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Tisha Boston, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Boston graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine. Dr. Boston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boston’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boston’s office at (803) 434-6113.
Where did Dr. Boston go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine | Palmetto Health Richland | Cambridge Health Alliance Program
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Is Dr. Boston board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Tisha Boston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Boston speak?
Dr. Boston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Boston typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Boston 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. Boston. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- 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
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Boston typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tisha Boston may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Boston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Boston accept my insurance?
Dr. Boston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boston accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Boston in Columbia, 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
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Boston's office located?
What is Dr. Boston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427027192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boston
What is Dr. Tisha Boston's specialty?
Dr. Boston is a Family Medicine Specialist near Columbia, 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. Tisha Boston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boston is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tisha Boston accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Tisha Boston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tisha Boston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boston's office at (803) 434-6113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tisha Boston?
Please contact Dr. Boston's office at (803) 434-6113 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tisha Boston have?
Dr. Tisha Boston is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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