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Dr. Erskine James, MD

Macon, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. James, Cardiologist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Erskine James, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. James completed his residency at Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Med Ctr Of Central Ga, Internal Medicine. Dr. James is fluent in English, Arabic, Indonesian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. James’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. James’s office at (478) 301-2109.

    Where did Dr. James go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Med Ctr Of Central Ga, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. James board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Erskine James, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. James speak?

    Dr. James and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Indonesian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. James treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. James 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. James. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Leaky tricuspid valve
    • Tricuspid regurgitation
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. James perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Erskine James may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. James' office.

    Does Dr. James accept my insurance?

    Dr. James accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 301-2109 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. James accept in Macon, GA?

    Dr. James in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. James' office located?

    Dr. Erskine James' Primary Practice

    764 Pine St

    Macon, GA 31201

    (478) 301-2109

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    Dr. Erskine James' Practice 2

    1960 GA Highway 247 Connector Ste A

    Byron, GA 31008

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    Dr. Erskine James' Practice 3

    777 Hemlock St

    Macon, GA 31201

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    What is Dr. James's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346326287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. James?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. James

    What is Dr. Erskine James's specialty?

    Dr. James is a Cardiologist near Macon, GA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. James to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erskine James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. James is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Erskine James accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Erskine James is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erskine James offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. James's office at (478) 301-2109 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erskine James?

    Please contact Dr. James's office at (478) 301-2109 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erskine James have?

    Dr. Erskine James is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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