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Dr. David Wright, MD

Charleston, SC

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    Who is Dr. Wright, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. David Wright, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wright is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at (843) 270-5884.

    What languages does Dr. Wright speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wright treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough
    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • SARS Coronavirus Infection
    • Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
    • SARS Virus
    • SARS-CoV Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B9721: SARS-associated coronavirus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does Dr. Wright perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Finger or Toe Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
    • Foot Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
    • Phalanx Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Finger Fracture Care
    • Toe Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Manipulative Digit Fracture Repair
    • Metatarsal Fracture Care
    • Non-Surgical Foot Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Metatarsal Fracture Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
    • 28510: Closed treatment of fracture, phalanx or phalanges, other than great toe; without manipulation, each
    • 28470: Closed treatment of metatarsal fracture; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
    • Phalangeal fracture treatment
    • Broken finger treatment
    • Thumb fracture care

    CPT Codes:

    • 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
    • Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
    • Hand Bone Fracture Care
    • Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Toe Strapping
    • Taping Toes
    • Toe Bandaging
    • Toe Support

    CPT Codes:

    • 29550: Strapping; toes

    Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 270-5884 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Wright in Charleston, 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wright's office located?

    Dr. David Wright's Primary Practice

    1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd

    Charleston, SC 29407

    (843) 270-5884

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    Dr. David Wright's Practice 2

    258 N Ron McNair Blvd

    Lake City, SC 29560

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    Dr. David Wright's Practice 3

    1115 Savannah Hwy

    Charleston, SC 29407

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

    Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346200581.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?

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

    What is Dr. David Wright's specialty?

    Dr. Wright is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charleston, SC. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Wright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Wright is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is David Wright accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. David Wright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Wright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (843) 270-5884 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Wright?

    Please contact Dr. Wright's office at (843) 270-5884 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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