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Dr. James Isernia, MD

Myrtle Beach, SC

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Isernia, Internist in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. James Isernia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Myrtle Beach, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Isernia graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Isernia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Isernia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Isernia’s office at (276) 666-7775.

    Where did Dr. Isernia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Lehigh Valley Hospital

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Isernia board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Isernia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Isernia speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Isernia treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Isernia 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. Isernia. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Isernia perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Isernia may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Isernia's office.

    Does Dr. Isernia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Isernia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 666-7775 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Isernia accept in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. Isernia in Myrtle Beach, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Isernia's office located?

    Dr. James Isernia's Primary Practice

    5023 Carolina Forest Blvd

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

    (276) 666-7775

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    Dr. James Isernia's Practice 2

    201 Graduate Rd

    Conway, SC 29526

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    Dr. James Isernia's Practice 3

    8170 Rourk St

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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

    Dr. Isernia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144281148.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Isernia?

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

    What is Dr. James Isernia's specialty?

    Dr. Isernia is a Internist near Myrtle Beach, 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. Isernia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Isernia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Isernia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sovah Health - Martinsville, Grand Strand Medical Center. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Isernia accepting new patients in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Yes, Dr. James Isernia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Isernia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Isernia's office at (276) 666-7775 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Isernia?

    Please contact Dr. Isernia's office at (276) 666-7775 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Isernia have?

    Dr. James Isernia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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