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Dr. James Thigpen, MD

Forsyth, GA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thigpen, Family Medicine Specialist in Forsyth, GA?

    Dr. James Thigpen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Forsyth, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Thigpen completed his residency at Med Center Of Central Ga. Dr. Thigpen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thigpen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thigpen’s office at (478) 405-0045.

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

    • Residency: Med Center Of Central Ga

    What languages does Dr. Thigpen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thigpen treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thigpen 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. Thigpen. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thigpen perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Thigpen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thigpen's office.

    Does Dr. Thigpen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thigpen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 405-0045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thigpen accept in Forsyth, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thigpen's office located?

    Dr. James Thigpen's Primary Practice

    88 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

    Forsyth, GA 31029

    (478) 405-0045

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    Dr. James Thigpen's Practice 2

    821 N Cobb St

    Milledgeville, GA 31061

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    Dr. James Thigpen's Practice 3

    3448 Vineville Ave

    Macon, GA 31204

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

    Dr. Thigpen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841369105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thigpen?

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

    What is Dr. James Thigpen's specialty?

    Dr. Thigpen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Forsyth, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Thigpen to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Thigpen is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin , Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Augusta University Medical Center, Piedmont Macon 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

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    Is James Thigpen accepting new patients in Forsyth, GA?

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

    Does Dr. James Thigpen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thigpen's office at (478) 405-0045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Thigpen?

    Please contact Dr. Thigpen's office at (478) 405-0045 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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