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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Hospitalist in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Sheree Walker, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (706) 757-1000.
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walker treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:
- Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97529: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with unspecified severity
Which procedures does Dr. Walker perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheree Walker may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Walker's office.
Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 757-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Walker in Columbus, 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598928624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker
What is Dr. Sheree Walker's specialty?
Dr. Walker is a Hospitalist near Columbus, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Walker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheree Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Sheree Walker accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Sheree Walker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheree Walker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (706) 757-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheree Walker?
Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (706) 757-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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