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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forys, Critical Care Internist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Philip Forys, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forys is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forys’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forys’s office at (404) 350-0009.
What languages does Dr. Forys speak?
Dr. Forys and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Forys treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Forys 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. Forys. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Diaphragm Disorder
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Diaphragmatic Problems
- Breathing Muscle Disorders
- Problems with the Diaphragm
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J986: Disorders of diaphragm
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Forys perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Philip Forys may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Forys' office.
Does Dr. Forys accept my insurance?
Dr. Forys accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 350-0009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forys accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Forys 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
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Forys' office located?
Dr. Philip Forys' Primary Practice
1984 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 300
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 350-0009
What is Dr. Forys's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forys's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831579770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forys?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forys
What is Dr. Philip Forys's specialty?
Dr. Forys is a Critical Care Internist near Atlanta, GA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Forys to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Philip Forys affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forys is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Philip Forys accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Philip Forys is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Forys offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forys's office at (404) 350-0009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Forys?
Please contact Dr. Forys's office at (404) 350-0009 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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