29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plante, Internist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Paul Plante, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Plante graduated from University Of Sc Sch Of Medicine and completed his residency at Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital. Dr. Plante is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plante’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plante’s office at (803) 779-3378.
Where did Dr. Plante go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Richland Mem Hospital
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University Of Sc Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Plante board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Plante, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plante speak?
Dr. Plante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Plante treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Plante 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. Plante. 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.
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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Plante perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Plante may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Plante's office.
Does Dr. Plante accept my insurance?
Dr. Plante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 779-3378 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plante accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Plante in Columbia, 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
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Plante's office located?
What is Dr. Plante's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508825464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plante
What is Dr. Paul Plante's specialty?
Dr. Plante is a Internist near Columbia, SC.
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.
Contact Dr. Plante to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Plante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plante is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Paul Plante accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Paul Plante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Plante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plante's office at (803) 779-3378 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Plante?
Please contact Dr. Plante's office at (803) 779-3378 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Plante have?
Dr. Paul Plante is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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