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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bias, Internist in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Richard Bias, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Valdosta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bias’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bias’s office at (229) 242-9565.
What languages does Dr. Bias speak?
Dr. Bias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bias treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bias 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. Bias. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Bias perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Richard Bias may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bias' office.
Does Dr. Bias accept my insurance?
Dr. Bias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 242-9565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bias accept in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Bias in Valdosta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bias' office located?
What is Dr. Bias's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518595339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bias
What is Dr. Richard Bias's specialty?
Dr. Bias is a Internist near Valdosta, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Bias to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Bias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bias is affiliated with South Georgia Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Richard Bias accepting new patients in Valdosta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Bias is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Bias offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bias's office at (229) 242-9565 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Bias?
Please contact Dr. Bias's office at (229) 242-9565 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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