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Dr. Leigh Hawn, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hawn, Internist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Leigh Hawn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hawn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawn’s office at (803) 434-3955.

    Is Dr. Hawn board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Leigh Hawn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hawn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hawn typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hawn 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. Hawn. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hawn typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leigh Hawn may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hawn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hawn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hawn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hawn accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Hawn 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

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hawn's office located?

    Dr. Leigh Hawn's Primary Practice

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-3955

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    Dr. Leigh Hawn's Practice 2

    AT Marion St

    Columbia, SC 29220

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

    Dr. Hawn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154390763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawn?

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

    What is Dr. Leigh Hawn's specialty?

    Dr. Hawn is a Internist near Columbia, SC.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Leigh Hawn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hawn is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Musc Health Lancaster 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Leigh Hawn accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Leigh Hawn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leigh Hawn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hawn's office at (803) 434-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leigh Hawn?

    Please contact Dr. Hawn's office at (803) 434-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leigh Hawn have?

    Dr. Leigh Hawn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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