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Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD

(249 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Family Medicine

State University of New York (SUNY)

Professional interests include: stroke, kidney failure, respiratory infection, and more.

955 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902

(843) 522-5200

Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD is a hospitalist in Charleston, SC specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and family medicine. He graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial and HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES - SOUTHEAST PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

9302 Medical Plaza Drive Suite C
Charleston, SC 29406

1-800-491-0909

(843) 353-2581

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Beaufort Memorial

955 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902

(843) 522-5200

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Some issues Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	13
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227
lab tests	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	34
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	56
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1233
inpatient care	1192
outpatient care	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	296
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	212
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1543
inpatient care	1496
outpatient care	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	123
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	36
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
hospital care	1101
inpatient care	1047
outpatient care	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	149
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	45
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
hospital care	1036
inpatient care	963
outpatient care	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	175
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	49
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
hospital care	660
inpatient care	573
nursing home care	51
outpatient care	87

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	110
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	54
Dementia	51
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	635
inpatient care	562
outpatient care	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	76
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	57
Dementia	45
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	645
inpatient care	570
outpatient care	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	55
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	52
Dementia	43
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	667
inpatient care	613
outpatient care	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	68
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	57
Dementia	32
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated as a hospitalist in Charleston, SC were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and nursing home care.

diabetes management	13
doctor visit	112
hospital care	718
inpatient care	672
lab tests	13
nursing home care	51
outpatient care	63

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	93
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	257
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	119
85 and over	91
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	15
Dementia	36

Education & Training

Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD graduated from State University of New York (SUNY). He completed residency at Trident Medical Center - N. Charleston, S.C.. He is certified by the Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: State University of New York (SUNY)

Residency: Trident Medical Center - N. Charleston, S.C.

Board Certification: Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Beaufort Memorial

HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES - SOUTHEAST PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 249 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Patrick P. Meehan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$125 $125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$94 REYATAZ $60	BARACLUDE $34
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$77 APTIOM $77
Boston Scientific Corporation	$32 TACHY HF $32
Novo Nordisk Inc	$30 Victoza $30
Other	$69 TIVICAY $23	ELIQUIS $14	Kaletra $12	HUMALOG $11	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$428

Biography

Dr. Patrick Meehan's medical specialty is family medicine and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: head injury, pneumonia, and stroke. Dr. Meehan attended medical school at State University of New York (SUNY). He is affiliated with Beaufort Memorial.