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Dr. Hugh Smisson, MD
Macon, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smisson, Internist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Hugh Smisson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Smisson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smisson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smisson’s office at (478) 405-0045.
What languages does Dr. Smisson speak?
Dr. Smisson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Smisson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Smisson 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. Smisson. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Smisson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hugh Smisson 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
Please contact Dr. Smisson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smisson accept my insurance?
Dr. Smisson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 405-0045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smisson accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Smisson in Macon, 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
Alliant Health Plans
FMH Benefit Services
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Smisson's office located?
What is Dr. Smisson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smisson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285120766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smisson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smisson
What is Dr. Hugh Smisson's specialty?
Dr. Smisson is a Internist near Macon, GA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hugh Smisson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smisson is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent 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 Hugh Smisson accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Hugh Smisson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hugh Smisson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smisson's office at (478) 405-0045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hugh Smisson?
Please contact Dr. Smisson's office at (478) 405-0045 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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