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Dr. James Walton, MD

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walton, Family Medicine Specialist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. James Walton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walton’s office at (706) 560-2273.

    What languages does Dr. Walton speak?

    Dr. Walton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walton typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walton 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. Walton. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walton typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Walton may include:

    Please contact Dr. Walton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Walton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 560-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walton accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Walton in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walton's office located?

    Dr. James Walton's Primary Practice

    3736 Mike Padgett Hwy Ste A

    Augusta, GA 30906

    (706) 560-2273

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    Dr. James Walton's Practice 2

    1321 Interstate Pkwy

    Augusta, GA 30909

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    What is Dr. Walton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578724779.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walton

    What is Dr. James Walton's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. James Walton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walton is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. James Walton accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. James Walton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Walton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walton's office at (706) 560-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Walton?

    Please contact Dr. Walton's office at (706) 560-2273 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walton's office located?

    Dr. Walton's office is located in Augusta, GA.