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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Powers, Internist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Heather Powers, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Powers graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Powers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powers’s office at (803) 296-3627.
Where did Dr. Powers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Powers board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Heather Powers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Powers speak?
Dr. Powers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Powers treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Powers 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. Powers. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Powers perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Heather Powers 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. Powers' office.
Does Dr. Powers accept my insurance?
Dr. Powers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 296-3627 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Powers accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Powers in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Powers' office located?
Dr. Heather Powers' Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 296-3627
What is Dr. Powers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Powers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114987955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Powers
What is Dr. Heather Powers's specialty?
Dr. Powers 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. Powers to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Heather Powers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Powers is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Providence Orthopedic 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 Heather Powers accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Heather Powers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Powers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Powers's office at (803) 296-3627 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Powers?
Please contact Dr. Powers's office at (803) 296-3627 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Powers have?
Dr. Heather Powers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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