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Dr. James Tison, MD

Eastman, GA

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tison, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Eastman, GA?

    Dr. James Tison, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Eastman, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tison graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Tison is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tison’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tison’s office at (478) 374-5582.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Tison board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

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

    What languages does Dr. Tison speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tison treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Tison 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. Tison. 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome
    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Tison perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. James Tison may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tison accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 374-5582 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tison accept in Eastman, GA?

    Dr. Tison in Eastman, 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

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Centene

    • Champion Health Care

    • Eon Health

    • Family Health Network

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Tison's office located?

    Dr. James Tison's Primary Practice

    1085 Plaza Ave Ste B

    Eastman, GA 31023

    (478) 374-5582

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    Dr. James Tison's Practice 2

    200 Corporate Blvd

    Lafayette, LA 70508

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

    Dr. Tison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417022070.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tison?

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

    What is Dr. James Tison's specialty?

    Dr. Tison is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Eastman, GA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Tison to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Tison is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Tison accepting new patients in Eastman, GA?

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

    Does Dr. James Tison offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tison's office at (478) 374-5582 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Tison?

    Please contact Dr. Tison's office at (478) 374-5582 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Tison have?

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

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