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Dr. Thomas Powell, MD

Decatur, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Powell, Hospitalist in Decatur, GA?

    Dr. Thomas Powell, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Decatur, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Powell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powell’s office at (404) 501-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Powell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Powell treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Powell 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. Powell. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke complications
    • Stroke after-effects
    • Residual problems from brain infarction
    • Ischemic stroke sequelae

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) 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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Blood Clotting Disorder
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Thrombophilia
    • Increased Clotting Tendency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6869: Other thrombophilia

    Which procedures does Dr. Powell perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Powell may include:

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

    Does Dr. Powell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Powell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 501-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Powell accept in Decatur, GA?

    Dr. Powell in Decatur, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • PruittHealth Premier (GA)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Powell's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Powell's Primary Practice

    3200 Panthersville Rd

    Decatur, GA 30034

    (404) 501-1000

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    Dr. Thomas Powell's Practice 2

    5019 Lavista Rd

    Tucker, GA 30084

    (678) 534-0452

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    Dr. Thomas Powell's Practice 3

    704 Breedlove Dr # A

    Monroe, GA 30655

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

    Dr. Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487036224.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powell?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Powell's specialty?

    Dr. Powell is a Hospitalist near Decatur, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Powell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Powell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Powell 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Thomas Powell accepting new patients in Decatur, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Powell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Powell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (404) 501-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Powell?

    Please contact Dr. Powell's office at (404) 501-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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