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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lyon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. George Lyon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lyon graduated from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital Program. Dr. Lyon is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lyon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lyon’s office.
Where did Dr. Lyon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lyon speak?
Dr. Lyon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lyon 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. Lyon. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. George Lyon 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
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lyon accept my insurance?
Dr. Lyon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lyon accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Lyon in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lyon's office located?
What is Dr. Lyon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205931631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lyon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lyon
What is Dr. George Lyon's specialty?
Dr. Lyon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. George Lyon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lyon is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is George Lyon accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. George Lyon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Lyon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Lyon?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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