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Dr. William Linam, MD
Atlanta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Linam, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. William Linam, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Linam graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Linam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Linam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Linam’s office at (404) 778-1450.
Where did Dr. Linam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Childrens Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Linam board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Linam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Linam speak?
Dr. Linam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Linam treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Linam 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. Linam. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
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:
- Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant CMV infection
- CMV in newborns
- Neonatal cytomegalovirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- P351: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Systemic Inflammatory Disorder
- Hereditary Fever Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M048: Other autoinflammatory syndromes
Also known as:
- Herpes Simplex
- Cold Sores
- Fever Blisters
- Oral Herpes
- Genital Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B009: Herpesviral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Meningitis
- Spinal Meningitis
- Brain Fever
- Inflammation of the Meninges
ICD-10 Codes:
- G039: Meningitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Linam perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Linam may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Linam's office.
Does Dr. Linam accept my insurance?
Dr. Linam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-1450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Linam accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Linam in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Linam's office located?
Dr. William Linam's Primary Practice
1400 Tullie Rd NE Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 778-1450
What is Dr. Linam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Linam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215144472.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Linam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Linam
What is Dr. William Linam's specialty?
Dr. Linam is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Atlanta, GA. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Linam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Linam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Linam is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is William Linam accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. William Linam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Linam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Linam's office at (404) 778-1450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Linam?
Please contact Dr. Linam's office at (404) 778-1450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Linam have?
Dr. William Linam is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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