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Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: lung issues

110 East Medical Lane Suite 210b
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 791-2480

Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD is a pulmonologist in West Columbia, SC specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD is affiliated with LEXINGTON HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

Address:

110 East Medical Lane Suite 210b
West Columbia, SC 29169

Address:

2720 Sunset Boulevard
West Columbia, SC 29169

Some issues Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	56
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

bronchoscopy	43
catheterization	22
hospital care	311
inpatient care	311
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	49
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	48
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

bronchoscopy	67
catheterization	77
hospital care	324
inpatient care	324
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	92
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	53
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

bronchoscopy	37
catheterization	68
hospital care	207
inpatient care	207
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	40
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	14

bronchoscopy	29
catheterization	53
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16
thoracostomy	16
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	55
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	43
catheterization	47
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	30
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	54
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

bronchoscopy	32
catheterization	9
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	50
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	50
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

catheterization	11
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	47
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

bronchoscopy	68
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	27

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD treated as a pulmonologist in West Columbia, SC were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and catheterization.

bronchoscopy	45
catheterization	41
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16
thoracostomy	16
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	188
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	35
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	11
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2008. She has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LEXINGTON HEALTH INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$75 LOKELMA $75
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$28 CCU,MODULAR,H3-LINK,US $18	KIT, IMAGE 1 SPIES HD CCU WITH H3-LINK $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$103

Biography

Dr. Erin Hays is a physician who specializes in critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. Her areas of expertise include lung issues. Dr. Hays attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erin Rikard Hays, MD From 2013 - 2021

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