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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomas, Family Medicine Specialist in Fitzgerald, GA?
Dr. Shayla Thomas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fitzgerald, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (229) 424-0134.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shayla Thomas may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 424-0134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Fitzgerald, GA?
Dr. Thomas in Fitzgerald, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Integrated Home Care Services
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922365501.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Shayla Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fitzgerald, GA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Shayla Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shayla Thomas accepting new patients in Fitzgerald, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shayla Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shayla Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (229) 424-0134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shayla Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (229) 424-0134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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