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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. Dr. Bias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bias’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Bias typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bias typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Bias' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Bias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bias is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sgmc Health Main, Sgmc Berrien Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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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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