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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballard, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Jedidiah Ballard, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ballard completed his residency at Medical Center of Central Georgia Program. Dr. Ballard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballard’s office at (706) 724-6100.
Where did Dr. Ballard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical Center of Central Georgia Program
What languages does Dr. Ballard speak?
Dr. Ballard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballard typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballard 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. Ballard. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballard typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jedidiah Ballard 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. Ballard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ballard accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 724-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballard accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Ballard in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Ballard's office located?
What is Dr. Ballard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023329976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballard
What is Dr. Jedidiah Ballard's specialty?
Dr. Ballard is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Augusta, 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. Jedidiah Ballard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballard is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Jedidiah Ballard accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jedidiah Ballard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jedidiah Ballard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballard's office at (706) 724-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jedidiah Ballard?
Please contact Dr. Ballard's office at (706) 724-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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