42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bethea, Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC?
Where did Dr. Bethea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, General Surgery | Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Bethea board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Bethea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bethea speak?
Dr. Bethea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Bethea typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bethea 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. Bethea. 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:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Bethea typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bethea 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. Bethea. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Bethea accept my insurance?
Dr. Bethea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 718-7950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bethea accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Bethea in Charleston, 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 Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bethea's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bethea affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bethea has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bethea's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bethea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396705679.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bethea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bethea