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Dr. Kencliffe Palmer, MD

East Point, GA

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palmer, Internist in East Point, GA?

    Dr. Kencliffe Palmer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Point, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (404) 616-5800.

    What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palmer typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palmer typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kencliffe Palmer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in East Point, GA?

    Dr. Palmer in East Point, 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

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Kencliffe Palmer also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Kencliffe Palmer's Primary Practice

    1595 Cleveland Ave

    East Point, GA 30344

    (404) 616-5800

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    Rockdale Medical Center

    1412 Milstead Ave NE

    Conyers, GA 30012

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    Dr. Kencliffe Palmer's Practice 3

    5386 Snapfinger Woods Dr

    Decatur, GA 30035

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

    Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861785347.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?

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

    What is Dr. Kencliffe Palmer's specialty?

    Dr. Palmer is a Internist near East Point, GA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Kencliffe Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Kencliffe Palmer accepting new patients in East Point, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Kencliffe Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kencliffe Palmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (404) 616-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kencliffe Palmer?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (404) 616-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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