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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Keith Blanks, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Blanks completed his residency at The Medical Ctr Inc, Family Medicine. Dr. Blanks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanks’s office at (770) 835-4925.
Where did Dr. Blanks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: The Medical Ctr Inc, Family Medicine | The Med Center Inc
What languages does Dr. Blanks speak?
Dr. Blanks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blanks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blanks 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. Blanks. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blanks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Keith Blanks may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Blanks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blanks accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 835-4925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanks accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Blanks in Columbus, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Blanks' office located?
What is Dr. Blanks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255379640.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanks
What is Dr. Keith Blanks's specialty?
Dr. Blanks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, GA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Keith Blanks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanks is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Keith Blanks accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Keith Blanks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Blanks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanks's office at (770) 835-4925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Blanks?
Please contact Dr. Blanks's office at (770) 835-4925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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