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Dr. Claudio Machado, MD

Pediatrician

Swainsboro, GA

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Machado, Pediatrician in Swainsboro, GA?

    Dr. Claudio Machado, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Swainsboro, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Machado graduated from Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Centro De Ciencias Da Saude and completed his residency at Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Grace Hosp, Pediatrics; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Machado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Machado’s office at (478) 237-2638.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Grace Hosp, Pediatrics; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Sinai Grace Hosp/Grace Hospital

    • Medical School: University Fed Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Cent De Cien | Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Centro De Ciencias Da Saude | Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Centro De Ciencias Da Saude | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) Faculdade de Medicina

    Is Dr. Machado board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Claudio Machado, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Machado speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Machado typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Machado 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. Machado. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Machado typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Claudio Machado may include:

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

    Does Dr. Machado accept my insurance?

    Dr. Machado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 237-2638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Machado accept in Swainsboro, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Boon Administrative Services

    • CareSource

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • The Loomis Company

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Machado's office located?

    Dr. Claudio Machado's Primary Practice

    215 N Coleman St

    Swainsboro, GA 30401

    (478) 237-2638

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    Dr. Claudio Machado's Practice 2

    414 Lugenia Dr

    Vidalia, GA 30474

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    Dr. Claudio Machado's Practice 3

    303 Harris Industrial Blvd Ste 1

    Vidalia, GA 30474

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

    Dr. Machado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144395369.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machado?

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

    What is Dr. Claudio Machado's specialty?

    Dr. Machado is a Pediatrician near Swainsboro, GA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Claudio Machado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Machado is affiliated with Optim Medical Center - Tattnall which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Claudio Machado accepting new patients in Swainsboro, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Claudio Machado is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Claudio Machado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Machado's office at (478) 237-2638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Claudio Machado?

    Please contact Dr. Machado's office at (478) 237-2638 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Machado's office located?

    Dr. Machado's offices are located in Swainsboro, GA and Vidalia, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Machado have?

    Dr. Claudio Machado is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.