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Who is Dr. Blankenship, Specialist in Athens, GA?
Dr. John Blankenship is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Blankenship graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at University Of Tn College Of Med. Dr. Blankenship is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blankenship’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blankenship’s office at (706) 543-6261.
Where did Dr. Blankenship go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Tn College Of Med | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Blankenship speak?
Dr. Blankenship and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Blankenship treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Blankenship diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Blankenship. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney and Ureter Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
- Ureteral Calculus
- Renal and Ureteral Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Male Infertility
- Inability to conceive (male)
- Male factor infertility
- Sperm problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N469: Male infertility, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Does Dr. Blankenship accept my insurance?
Dr. Blankenship accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 543-6261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blankenship accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Blankenship in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blankenship's office located?
What is Dr. Blankenship's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730160177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blankenship?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blankenship
What is Dr. John Blankenship's specialty?
Dr. Blankenship is a Specialist near Athens, GA. Contact Dr. Blankenship to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Blankenship affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blankenship is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Blankenship accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. John Blankenship is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Blankenship offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office at (706) 543-6261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Blankenship?
Please contact Dr. Blankenship's office at (706) 543-6261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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