NP
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pathak, Hospitalist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Nirav Pathak, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Pathak completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine. Dr. Pathak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pathak’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pathak’s office at (803) 434-3955.
Where did Dr. Pathak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Pathak board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Nirav Pathak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pathak speak?
Dr. Pathak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pathak treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pathak 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. Pathak. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Pathak perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nirav Pathak may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pathak's office.
Does Dr. Pathak accept my insurance?
Dr. Pathak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-3955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pathak accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Pathak in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pathak's office located?
Dr. Nirav Pathak's Primary Practice
14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-3955
What is Dr. Pathak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pathak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790795649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pathak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pathak
What is Dr. Nirav Pathak's specialty?
Dr. Pathak is a Hospitalist near Columbia, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Pathak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nirav Pathak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pathak is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Lexington Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Nirav Pathak accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Nirav Pathak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nirav Pathak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pathak's office at (803) 434-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nirav Pathak?
Please contact Dr. Pathak's office at (803) 434-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nirav Pathak have?
Dr. Nirav Pathak is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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