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UnitedHealthcare Doctors in Daniel Island, SC

84 in-network providers across 20 specialties and 18 plans

84 Providers
20 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s South Carolina network spans 12,792 providers. Daniel Island accounts for 1% of that. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in South Carolina is in Charleston (2,523 providers).
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Dr. Jeffrey Peterson, OD
Optometry
9770 Dorchester Rd, Daniel Island, SC 29485· 15.5 mi away
30 years experience · Ferris State College - College Of Optome...
UnitedHealthcare9 plans
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Dr. Troy Barron, CH
Chiropractic
895 Island Park Dr A, Daniel Island, SC 29492· 0.1 mi away
28 years experience · Life Chiropractic College
UnitedHealthcare6 plans

About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Daniel Island

UnitedHealthcare operates 18 distinct plans in Daniel Island, SC, with a combined in-network roster of 84 doctors across 20 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Daniel Island, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 115 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Daniel Island, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, HMO, POS plan types in Daniel Island. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Daniel Island with 11 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. UnitedHealthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in SC; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Daniel Island

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Daniel Island network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 84-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Daniel Island accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Daniel Island.

Network size84UnitedHealthcare providers in Daniel Island
HMO
2584
30%
EPO
2584
30%
POS
2584
30%
Other
7184
85%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans in Daniel Island

UnitedHealthcare contracts with doctors at the network level in Daniel Island. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

N4

54

Choice EPO

EPO

25

Choice HMO

HMO

25

Choice Plus POS

POS

25

NEXUSACO OA EPO

EPO

25

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

25

Select EPO

EPO

25

Select Plus POS

POS

25

Core EPO

EPO

21

Core POS

POS

21

Navigate EPO

EPO

21

Doctors Plan EPO

EPO

20

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in Daniel Island

11 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Daniel Island. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$58/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Complete Care SC-1 (PPO C-SNP)SNP
PPO C-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Complete Care Support SC-7 (PPO C-SNP)SNP
PPO C-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$36/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Dual Complete SC-S001 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$24/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete SC-S2 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$34/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete SC-V001 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$2/moMOOP $5,900
UHC Complete Care Support GS-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP)SNP
Regional PPO C-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$18/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01 (Regional PPO)
Regional PPO★★★★☆ 4.0MOOP $9,250
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0005 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0006 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5$45/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SC-MA01 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5MOOP $6,700

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Top Specialties Accepting UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare’s Daniel Island network spans 20 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Daniel Island, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s Daniel Island Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s Daniel Island network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median20years of experience
93 UnitedHealthcare providers in Daniel Island with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
6providers
6%
Established6–15 yrs
30providers
32%
Senior16–30 yrs
44providers
47%
Veteran30+ yrs
13providers
14%

Telehealth Coverage in Daniel Island

15 of 84 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (18%) offer telehealth visits in Daniel Island. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Daniel Island

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Daniel Island

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Daniel Island

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Daniel Island. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Daniel Island provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Aetna115Medicare113Cigna107
UnitedHealthcareThis page84
Humana72

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Daniel Island where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Daniel Island options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Daniel Island

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Daniel Island, SC?

UnitedHealthcare has 84 in-network providers across 20 medical specialties in Daniel Island. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Daniel Island?

UnitedHealthcare sells 3 distinct plan types in Daniel Island: EPO (25 doctors), HMO (25 doctors), POS (25 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in Daniel Island?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 11 Medicare Advantage plans in Daniel Island for 2026, with plan types including PPO, PPO C-SNP, PPO D-SNP, Regional PPO C-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 4.1 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Daniel Island?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC SC-0004 (PPO) (PPO) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in Daniel Island at 4.5 of 5, with a $58 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Daniel Island?

Yes. 2 of UnitedHealthcare's 11 Medicare Advantage plans in Daniel Island carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Daniel Island accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Daniel Island include EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER, TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER, MUSC MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT PLEASANT HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in Daniel Island?

UnitedHealthcare's Daniel Island network is largest in Obstetrics/gynecology (20), Nurse Practitioner (8), Family Practice (7). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Daniel Island?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in Daniel Island by provider count, with 84 doctors. Aetna leads at 115 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Daniel Island.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Daniel Island provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Daniel Island UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly