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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sweetnam, Pulmonologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. John Michael Sweetnam, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sweetnam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sweetnam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sweetnam’s office at (843) 402-1006.
What languages does Dr. Sweetnam speak?
Dr. Sweetnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sweetnam treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sweetnam 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. Sweetnam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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. Sweetnam perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Michael Sweetnam may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sweetnam's office.
Does Dr. Sweetnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sweetnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 402-1006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sweetnam accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sweetnam 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
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sweetnam's office located?
Dr. John Michael Sweetnam's Primary Practice
1984 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
(843) 402-1006
What is Dr. Sweetnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sweetnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417444340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sweetnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sweetnam
What is Dr. John Michael Sweetnam's specialty?
Dr. Sweetnam is a Pulmonologist near Atlanta, GA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Sweetnam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Michael Sweetnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sweetnam is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta 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
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Is John Michael Sweetnam accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. John Michael Sweetnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Michael Sweetnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sweetnam's office at (843) 402-1006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Michael Sweetnam?
Please contact Dr. Sweetnam's office at (843) 402-1006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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