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Dr. Thomas Ho, MD

Ringgold, GA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ho, Pediatrician in Ringgold, GA?

    Dr. Thomas Ho, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Ringgold, GA. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Ho graduated from FacultÈ de MÈdecine Lyon-Est and completed his residency at Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Pediatrics; Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Ho is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (706) 935-5437.

    Where did Dr. Ho go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Pediatrics; Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Michigan State University Program

    • Medical School: University Claude-Bernard, Uer De Med Grange Blanche, Lyon, (Lyon I) | FacultÈ de MÈdecine Lyon-Est

    What languages does Dr. Ho speak?

    Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ho typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ho typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 935-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Ringgold, GA?

    Dr. Ho in Ringgold, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ho's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Ho's Primary Practice

    7494 Battlefield Pkwy

    Ringgold, GA 30736

    (706) 935-5437

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ho affiliated with?

    Dr. Ho has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Erlanger Baroness Hospital,Chattanooga, TN
    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA

    What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073727327.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho

    What is Dr. Thomas Ho's specialty?

    Dr. Ho is a Pediatrician near Ringgold, GA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Thomas Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Thomas Ho accepting new patients in Ringgold, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Ho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Ho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (706) 935-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Ho?

    Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (706) 935-5437 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ho's office located?

    Dr. Ho's office is located in Ringgold, GA.