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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charles, Hospitalist in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Clayton Charles, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Valdosta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office at (920) 433-7970.
What languages does Dr. Charles speak?
Dr. Charles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Charles treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Charles perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Clayton Charles may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Charles' office.
Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (920) 433-7970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Charles in Valdosta, 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
Allied National
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Charles' office located?
Dr. Clayton Charles' Primary Practice
4256 N Valdosta Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(920) 433-7970
What is Dr. Charles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083974679.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charles
What is Dr. Clayton Charles's specialty?
Dr. Charles is a Hospitalist near Valdosta, 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. Charles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Clayton Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with South Georgia Medical Center 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 Clayton Charles accepting new patients in Valdosta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Clayton Charles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clayton Charles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (920) 433-7970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clayton Charles?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office at (920) 433-7970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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