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Dr. James Anthony Yost, MD

Locust Grove, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yost, Family Medicine Specialist in Locust Grove, GA?

    Dr. James Anthony Yost, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Locust Grove, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yost is fluent in English, Armenian, and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yost’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yost’s office at (770) 476-3000.

    Is Dr. Yost board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Anthony Yost, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yost speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Yost treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yost 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. Yost. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms
    • Nasal Congestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, 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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Yost perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yost performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Yost. 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:

    • Closed Treatment of Finger/Toe Joint Dislocation (No Anesthesia)
    • Interphalangeal Joint Reduction
    • Finger Dislocation Manipulation
    • Toe Dislocation Treatment
    • Finger/Toe Joint Resetting

    CPT Codes:

    • 26770: Closed treatment of interphalangeal joint dislocation, single, with manipulation; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Brief Mental Health Assessment
    • Emotional Assessment
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Depression Inventory
    • ADHD Scale Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Does Dr. Yost accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yost accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 476-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yost accept in Locust Grove, GA?

    Dr. Yost in Locust Grove, 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yost's office located?

    Dr. James Anthony Yost's Primary Practice

    4837 Bill Gardner Pkwy Ste B

    Locust Grove, GA 30248

    (770) 476-3000

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    Dr. James Anthony Yost's Practice 2

    1220 Caroline St NE Ste 230

    Atlanta, GA 30307

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    Dr. James Anthony Yost's Practice 3

    1436 Highway 16 W

    Griffin, GA 30223

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

    Dr. Yost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295910073.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yost?

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

    What is Dr. James Anthony Yost's specialty?

    Dr. Yost is a Family Medicine Specialist near Locust Grove, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Yost to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Anthony Yost affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yost is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Fairview Park Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 James Anthony Yost accepting new patients in Locust Grove, GA?

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

    Does Dr. James Anthony Yost offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yost's office at (770) 476-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Anthony Yost?

    Please contact Dr. Yost's office at (770) 476-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Anthony Yost have?

    Dr. James Anthony Yost is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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