Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Williams, Pulmonologist in Jonesboro, AR?
Dr. George Williams, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Jonesboro, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Williams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (816) 524-5522.
What languages does Dr. Williams speak?
Dr. Williams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Williams treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing 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
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Which procedures does Dr. Williams perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. George Williams may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Williams' office.
Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?
Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 524-5522 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Jonesboro, AR?
Dr. Williams in Jonesboro, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Williams' office located?
Dr. George Williams' Primary Practice
1007 E Matthews Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(816) 524-5522
What is Dr. Williams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609286335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Williams
What is Dr. George Williams's specialty?
Dr. Williams is a Pulmonologist near Jonesboro, AR. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Williams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Jackson-Madison County General 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
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Is George Williams accepting new patients in Jonesboro, AR?
Yes, Dr. George Williams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Williams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (816) 524-5522 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Williams?
Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (816) 524-5522 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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