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Dr. Katherine Hemby, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hemby, Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Katherine Hemby, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hemby graduated from Saba University / School of Medicine and completed her residency at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia) Program. Dr. Hemby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hemby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hemby’s office at (336) 679-2041.

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

    • Residency: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Southwest Georgia) Program

    • Medical School: Saba University / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hemby board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Hemby, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hemby speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hemby typically treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hemby typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Hemby may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hemby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hemby accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hemby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 679-2041 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hemby accept in Atlanta, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hemby's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Hemby's Primary Practice

    1821 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30329

    (336) 679-2041

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    Dr. Katherine Hemby's Practice 2

    303 Smith St

    Lagrange, GA 30240

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

    Dr. Hemby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851698195.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hemby?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Hemby's specialty?

    Dr. Hemby is a Family Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Katherine Hemby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hemby is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Katherine Hemby accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Hemby is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Hemby offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hemby's office at (336) 679-2041 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Hemby?

    Please contact Dr. Hemby's office at (336) 679-2041 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hemby's office located?

    Dr. Hemby's offices are located in Atlanta, GA and Lagrange, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Hemby have?

    Dr. Katherine Hemby is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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