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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sisson, Hospitalist in Madison, WI?
Dr. George Sisson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. Dr. Sisson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sisson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sisson’s office at (608) 251-6100.
What languages does Dr. Sisson speak?
Dr. Sisson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sisson treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sisson 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. Sisson. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Sisson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. George Sisson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sisson's office.
Does Dr. Sisson accept my insurance?
Dr. Sisson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 251-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sisson accept in Madison, WI?
Dr. Sisson in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dean Health Plan
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Sisson's office located?
What is Dr. Sisson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sisson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669763082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sisson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sisson
What is Dr. George Sisson's specialty?
Dr. Sisson is a Hospitalist near Madison, WI. 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. Sisson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Sisson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sisson is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison 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?
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Is George Sisson accepting new patients in Madison, WI?
Yes, Dr. George Sisson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Sisson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sisson's office at (608) 251-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Sisson?
Please contact Dr. Sisson's office at (608) 251-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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