CP
43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pugh, Internist in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Charles Pugh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA. He has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Pugh completed his residency at Internal Medicine Residency. Dr. Pugh is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pugh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pugh’s office at (912) 354-4441.
Where did Dr. Pugh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency
What languages does Dr. Pugh speak?
Dr. Pugh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Pugh treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pugh 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. Pugh. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Involuntary Movements', 'PD with Dyskinesia', 'Movement Disorder with Parkinson's
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B1: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Pugh perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Pugh 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. Pugh's office.
Does Dr. Pugh accept my insurance?
Dr. Pugh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 354-4441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pugh accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Pugh in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pugh's office located?
What is Dr. Pugh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619061579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pugh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pugh
What is Dr. Charles Pugh's specialty?
Dr. Pugh is a Internist near Savannah, 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. Pugh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Charles Pugh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pugh is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, GA, Candler Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
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Is Charles Pugh accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Pugh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Pugh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (912) 354-4441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Pugh?
Please contact Dr. Pugh's office at (912) 354-4441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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