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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Easterling, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Bruce Easterling, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Easterling completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine. Dr. Easterling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Easterling’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Easterling’s office at (803) 434-1210.
Where did Dr. Easterling go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine | Palmetto Health Alliance
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc
Is Dr. Easterling board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Easterling, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Easterling speak?
Dr. Easterling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Easterling treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Easterling 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. Easterling. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Easterling perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Easterling may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Easterling's office.
Does Dr. Easterling accept my insurance?
Dr. Easterling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-1210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Easterling accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Easterling 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Easterling's office located?
Dr. Bruce Easterling's Primary Practice
6439 Garners Ferry Rd
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 434-1210
What is Dr. Easterling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Easterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336102995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Easterling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Easterling
What is Dr. Bruce Easterling's specialty?
Dr. Easterling is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Easterling to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Easterling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Easterling is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Pelham Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Easley 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Bruce Easterling accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Easterling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Easterling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Easterling's office at (803) 434-1210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Easterling?
Please contact Dr. Easterling's office at (803) 434-1210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Easterling have?
Dr. Bruce Easterling is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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