18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phillips, Anesthesiologist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Charles Phillips, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Phillips graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Va Commonwealth University Health Sys. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (803) 765-1838.
Where did Dr. Phillips go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Commonwealth University Health Sys | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: University of South Carolina | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Is Dr. Phillips board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Phillips, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Phillips typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Phillips typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- 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
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 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:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 765-1838 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Phillips in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?
Dr. Charles Phillips' Primary Practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 765-1838
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275502999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Charles Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Anesthesiologist near West Columbia, 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 this Dr. Charles Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland 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
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Is Charles Phillips accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Charles Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (803) 765-1838 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (803) 765-1838 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Phillips have?
Dr. Charles Phillips is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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