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Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA

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Specializes in: Gynecology and Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), pregnancy, pregnancy ultrasound, and more.
75 Baylor Drive Suite 205b
Bluffton, SC 29910

Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA is a gynecologist in Florence, SC specializing in gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA is affiliated with Novant Health, MUSC Health and McLeod Health.

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Office Locations

McLeod Health

101 William H. Johnson Street Suite 270
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-7753
(843) 777-7754
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Novant Health

11-d Robert Smalls Parkway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 524-5655
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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
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Novant Health

75 Baylor Drive Suite 205b
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 540-5857
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Some issues Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

In The News 

“Dr. Charles Rittenberg, a maternal fetal medical specialist from Charleston, said the decision on whether to abort at 20 weeks should remain with pregnant women.”—"SC senators weigh abortion ban after 19 weeks of pregnancy + VIDEO", The State, March 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 40
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 11
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 23
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 22
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 15
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 13
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA.

Gender
Male 0
Female 23
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19
65 to 74 0

Education & Training

Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Maternal-Fetal Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health
MUSC Health
McLeod Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare
Aetna Medicare
Great-West Healthcare
WellCare
Community Care Network (CCN)
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Employers Health Network
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Coventry
Blue Choice
First Health
MedCost
Molina Healthcare
Group Health Plan (GHP)
Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)
Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)
Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
Clover Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
Aetna (Open Choice)
AllWell by Absolute Total Care
Aetna (Managed Choice)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)
First Choice Next
Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles S. Rittenberg, MD, MHA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $91 Surgical Adhesion Barrier
$91
NeoTract Inc. $79 Urolift
$79
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $170

Biography

Dr. Charles Rittenberg, who practices in Charleston, SC, Florence, SC, and Beaufort, SC, is a medical specialist in maternal and fetal medicine and gynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Rittenberg include obesity, premature babies, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Dr. Rittenberg appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. He is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health, McLeod Health, and Novant Health. Dr. Rittenberg welcomes new patients at his office inBeaufort, SC as reported by Novant Health.

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