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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Policastro, Internist in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Lucas Policastro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tifton, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Policastro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Policastro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Policastro’s office at (229) 388-5690.
What languages does Dr. Policastro speak?
Dr. Policastro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Policastro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Policastro 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. Policastro. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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
Which procedures does Dr. Policastro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucas Policastro may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Policastro's office.
Does Dr. Policastro accept my insurance?
Dr. Policastro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 388-5690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Policastro accept in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Policastro in Tifton, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
Thrivent Financial
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Policastro's office located?
What is Dr. Policastro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Policastro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013442177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Policastro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Policastro
What is Dr. Lucas Policastro's specialty?
Dr. Policastro is a Internist near Tifton, 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. Policastro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lucas Policastro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Policastro is affiliated with Tift Regional 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 Internist?
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Is Lucas Policastro accepting new patients in Tifton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Lucas Policastro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucas Policastro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Policastro's office at (229) 388-5690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucas Policastro?
Please contact Dr. Policastro's office at (229) 388-5690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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