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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Newsome, Family Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Shanda Newsome, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Newsome graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Newsome is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Newsome’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Newsome’s office at (229) 759-6508.
Where did Dr. Newsome go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Newsome speak?
Dr. Newsome and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Newsome treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Newsome 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. Newsome. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Newsome perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shanda Newsome may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Newsome's office.
Does Dr. Newsome accept my insurance?
Dr. Newsome accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 759-6508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Newsome accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Newsome in Atlanta, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Newsome's office located?
Dr. Shanda Newsome's Primary Practice
3495 Piedmont Rd NE Bldg 9
Atlanta, GA 30305
(229) 759-6508
What is Dr. Newsome's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Newsome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760772313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Newsome?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Newsome
What is Dr. Shanda Newsome's specialty?
Dr. Newsome is a Family Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Newsome to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shanda Newsome affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Newsome is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Shanda Newsome accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shanda Newsome is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shanda Newsome offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Newsome's office at (229) 759-6508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shanda Newsome?
Please contact Dr. Newsome's office at (229) 759-6508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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