Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fox, Critical Care Internist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Nicholas Fox, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fox’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fox’s office.
What languages does Dr. Fox speak?
Dr. Fox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fox treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2729: Other secondary pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, 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:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Respiratory Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Lung Disorder Screening
- Breathing Problem Check
- Pulmonary Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Which procedures does Dr. Fox perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Fox may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fox's office.
Does Dr. Fox accept my insurance?
Dr. Fox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fox accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Fox 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fox's office located?
What is Dr. Fox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467748483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fox
What is Dr. Nicholas Fox's specialty?
Dr. Fox is a Critical Care Internist near Athens, GA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Fox to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Fox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fox is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Nicholas Fox accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Fox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Fox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fox's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Fox?
Please contact Dr. Fox's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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