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Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), brain cancer, spine tumor

1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Mount Pleasant Sc 29464
Avian Park, SC 29464

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD is a neurosurgeon in Avian Park, SC specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and University Medical Associates.

Office Locations

Address:

1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Mount Pleasant Sc 29464
Avian Park, SC 29464

Address:

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

Address:

8992 University Boulevard 1st Floor
North Charleston, SC 29406

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

doctor visit	105

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	256

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

doctor visit	223
implant surgery	14
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	28

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

doctor visit	165
neurostimulator lead placement	11
spinal procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

doctor visit	56

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Avian Park, SC were radiation therapy, image guided procedures, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

cranial surgery	12
doctor visit	142
image guided procedures	29
implant surgery	21
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	21
radiation therapy	29
spinal procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

University Medical Associates

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

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

WellCare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Blue Choice

United Healthcare

Great-West Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

Employers Health Network

First Health

Clover Health

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Open Choice)

See All Accepted Insurances

First Choice Next

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Aetna (Managed Choice)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

See Fewer Accepted Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$11,450 GENERAL DBS $4,893	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $4,026	GENERAL THERAPIES $2,292	VERCISE $132	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $107
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,734 ADAPTIVESTIM $993	StealthStation $848	ACTIVA $206	RESTORE $180	O-ARM-Spine $162	Other $344
NUVASIVE, INC.	$2,399 XLIF $2,247	iGA $130	TLIF $22
Stryker Corporation	$1,705 Tritanium $818	XIA $770	Navigator $117
Abbott Laboratories	$494 Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $328	Infinity $167
Other	$140 Deep Brain Stimulation $85	ROSA $30	RNS Neurostimulator Kit $25

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$9,324
Consulting Fee	$4,500
Food and Beverage	$2,598
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500

Biography

Dr. Nathan Rowland specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC, and Mount Pleasant, SC. He has indicated that his clinical interests include spine tumor, neurosurgery, and brain cancer. He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Employers Health Network, and more. Dr. Rowland is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health and the University Medical Associates.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Christopher Rowland, PhD, MD From 2016 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography