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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fields, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. James Fields, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fields completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fields is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fields’s office at (252) 335-0531.
Where did Dr. Fields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine | Palmetto Health Alliance
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina
What languages does Dr. Fields speak?
Dr. Fields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fields typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Fields 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. Fields. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Fields typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Fields may include:
Please contact Dr. Fields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fields accept my insurance?
Dr. Fields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 335-0531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fields accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Fields 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. Fields' office located?
Dr. James Fields' Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 29203
(252) 335-0531
What is Dr. Fields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023087277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fields
What is Dr. James Fields's specialty?
Dr. Fields is a Hospitalist near Columbia, SC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. James Fields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fields is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Mcleod Regional 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Fields accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. James Fields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Fields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (252) 335-0531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Fields?
Please contact Dr. Fields's office at (252) 335-0531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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