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  • Aetna (359)
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (326)
  • UnitedHealthCare (311)
  • First Health (306)
  • Humana (272)
  • Curative (269)
  • Ambetter (254)
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  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (104)
  • MultiPlan (80)
  • ChoiceCare Network (45)
  • MVP Health Care (28)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (24)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (24)
  • Oscar Health (22)
  • Health Net (18)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (17)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (16)
  • HealthSmart (16)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (16)
  • Coventry Health Care (15)
  • Connecticare (13)
  • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico (13)
  • Midwest Health Plan (13)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP) (11)
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio (11)
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  • United Concordia Dental (1)
  • UnitedHealth Group (1)
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  • UnitedHealthcare of California (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley (1)
  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1)
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Gender
  • Female (338)
  • Male (511)

Distance

Distance
  • 1 mile (19)
  • 5 miles (744)
  • 10 miles (849)
  • 25 miles (965)
  • 50 miles (995)
  • 100 miles (2226)
  • National (253544)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Pulmonary Disease (32)
  • Cardiology (29)
  • Gastroenterology (27)
  • Critical Care Medicine (26)
  • Medical Oncology (24)
  • Hematology (23)
  • Nephrology (19)
  • Rheumatology (17)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine (16)
  • Pediatrics (13)
  • Infectious Disease Medicine (12)
  • General Medical Practice (8)
  • Family Medicine (8)
  • Concierge Medicine (7)
  • Geriatric Medicine (7)
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (6)
  • Psychiatry (6)
  • Emergency Medicine (3)
  • Interventional Cardiology (3)
  • Allergy & Immunology (2)
  • Bariatric Medicine (2)
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (2)
  • Dermatology (2)
  • Diagnostic Radiology (2)
  • Hospital Medicine (2)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (2)
  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine (2)
  • Addiction Medicine (1)
  • Addiction Psychiatry (1)
  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology (1)
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Age
  • Under 40 (310)
  • 41-50 (128)
  • 51-60 (97)
  • 61-70 (78)
  • Over 70 (84)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (27)
  • Tomorrow (27)
  • Schedules online (3)
  • Accepts new patients (221)
  • Telehealth (163)

Language

Language
  • Arabic (1)
  • Chinese, Mandarin (1)
  • French (4)
  • German (1)
  • Gujarati (1)
  • Hebrew (2)
  • Hindi (2)
  • Indonesian (1)
  • Malayalam (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Portuguese (2)
  • Romanian (1)
  • Russian (1)
  • Serbian (1)
  • Spanish (8)
  • Tagalog (1)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (120)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (215)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (269)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (286)
  • 1 Star And Higher (309)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • MUSC Medical Center (309)
  • Roper Hospital (177)
  • Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital (157)
  • Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital (88)
  • Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital (87)
  • Trident Medical Center (40)
  • East Cooper Medical Center (25)
  • Colleton Medical Center (19)
  • Grand Strand Medical Center (14)
  • Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (7)
  • MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown (6)
  • Ochsner Medical Center (5)
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center (5)
  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center (5)
  • Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital (5)
  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital (4)
  • McLeod Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Candler Hospital (4)
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4)
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (4)
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital (4)
  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers (3)
  • McLeod Loris Hospital (3)
  • MUSC Health Florence Medical Center (3)
  • Lexington Medical Center (3)
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital (3)
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah (3)
  • Hampton Regional Medical Center (3)
  • The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg-Calhoun (3)
  • Duke University Hospital (3)
  • Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital (3)
  • Crouse Hospital (3)
  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (2)
  • Parkridge Medical Center (2)
  • Baylor University Medical Center (2)
  • Morton Plant Hospital (2)
  • Williamsburg Regional Hospital (2)
  • Duke Regional Hospital (2)
  • Tampa General Hospital (2)
  • McLeod Health Clarendon (2)
  • University of North Carolina Hospital (2)
  • Cleveland Clinic (2)
  • Piedmont Augusta (2)
  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (2)
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  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital (2)
  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga (2)
  • The Nebraska Medical Center (2)
  • Prisma Health Baptist (2)
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  • Rochester General Hospital (2)
  • Lenox Hill Hospital (2)
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center (2)
  • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital (2)
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2)
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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2)
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Internal Medicine Specialists near you often stay updated with the latest developments through continuous medical education, attending conferences, and participating in research. This commitment to staying informed benefits their patients by providing access to cutting-edge treatments and techniques. Feel free to ask your internal medicine specialists about recent advancements during your appointments.

Accessing state-specific healthcare programs and resources in Mount Pleasant, SC is typically facilitated through the official website of your state's Department of Health or a similar state agency. These websites often provide information on Medicaid, state-funded health insurance programs, and resources for specific health concerns. Additionally, you can contact your local healthcare providers or community health centers for guidance on accessing state-specific programs and resources.

There are several options for low-cost or free clinics for uninsured individuals. You can begin your search by visiting the website of your state's Department of Health or accessing resources like the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC). Additionally, community health centers, nonprofit organizations, and local hospitals may offer sliding-scale fee clinics or programs designed to provide healthcare services to uninsured or underinsured individuals.

Connecting with local healthcare advocacy groups and organizations in Mount Pleasant, SC is an excellent way to stay informed and get involved. You can start by searching online for advocacy groups related to your specific healthcare interests within Mount Pleasant, SC. Many of these organizations have websites or social media pages where you can find information on meetings, events, and ways to become a member or volunteer.

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