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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Appiah-Pippim, Internist in Athens, GA?
Dr. James Appiah-Pippim, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Appiah-Pippim completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Appiah-Pippim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appiah-Pippim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appiah-Pippim’s office at (706) 475-7000.
Where did Dr. Appiah-Pippim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry
Is Dr. Appiah-Pippim board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Appiah-Pippim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Appiah-Pippim speak?
Dr. Appiah-Pippim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Appiah-Pippim treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Appiah-Pippim 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. Appiah-Pippim. 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
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Nicotine Addiction
- Smoking
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Appiah-Pippim perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Appiah-Pippim 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. Appiah-Pippim's office.
Does Dr. Appiah-Pippim accept my insurance?
Dr. Appiah-Pippim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 475-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Appiah-Pippim accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Appiah-Pippim in Athens, 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Appiah-Pippim's office located?
Dr. James Appiah-Pippim's Primary Practice
1270 Prince Ave Ste 201
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 475-7000
What is Dr. Appiah-Pippim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Appiah-Pippim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891732012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appiah-Pippim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Appiah-Pippim
What is Dr. James Appiah-Pippim's specialty?
Dr. Appiah-Pippim is a Internist near Athens, 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. Appiah-Pippim to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Appiah-Pippim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Appiah-Pippim is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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
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Is James Appiah-Pippim accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Appiah-Pippim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Appiah-Pippim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Appiah-Pippim's office at (706) 475-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Appiah-Pippim?
Please contact Dr. Appiah-Pippim's office at (706) 475-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Appiah-Pippim have?
Dr. James Appiah-Pippim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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