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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Epps, Internist in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Shane Epps, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Epps is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Epps’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Epps’s office at (904) 346-3649.
What languages does Dr. Epps speak?
Dr. Epps and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Epps treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Epps 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. Epps. 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bedsore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89894: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89614: Pressure ulcer of right heel, stage 4
- L89624: Pressure ulcer of left heel, stage 4
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
- L89134: Pressure ulcer of right lower back, stage 4
- L89620: Pressure ulcer of left heel, unstageable
- L89610: Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
- L89214: Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 4
- L89144: Pressure ulcer of left lower back, stage 4
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Buttock
- Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Buttock
- Skin Wound on Buttock
- Non-healing Wound
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98419: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of buttock with unspecified severity
- L98499: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins in Left Leg with Ulcer on Lower Leg
- Varicose Veins with Lower Leg Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Left Lower Leg Venous Ulcer
- Lower Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Ulcer
- Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83028: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
- I83018: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer other part of lower leg
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Heel and Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97429: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with unspecified severity
What procedures does Dr. Epps perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Epps performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Epps. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Epps accept my insurance?
Dr. Epps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 346-3649 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Epps accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Epps in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Lowes
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Epps' office located?
What is Dr. Epps's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Epps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902157779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epps?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Epps
What is Dr. Shane Epps's specialty?
Dr. Epps is a Internist near Savannah, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Epps to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shane Epps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Epps is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Emory Decatur Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Shane Epps accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shane Epps is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shane Epps offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Epps's office at (904) 346-3649 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shane Epps?
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