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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fowlkes, Internist in South Fulton, GA?
Dr. Joseph Fowlkes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Fulton, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fowlkes completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fowlkes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fowlkes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fowlkes’s office at (470) 754-6360.
Where did Dr. Fowlkes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Fowlkes board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Fowlkes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fowlkes speak?
Dr. Fowlkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fowlkes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fowlkes 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. Fowlkes. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fowlkes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Fowlkes 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. Fowlkes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fowlkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fowlkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (470) 754-6360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fowlkes accept in South Fulton, GA?
Dr. Fowlkes in South Fulton, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sonder Health Plans
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fowlkes' office located?
Dr. Joseph Fowlkes' Primary Practice
6085 Old National Hwy Ste G
South Fulton, GA 30349
(470) 754-6360
What is Dr. Fowlkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fowlkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568661320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fowlkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fowlkes
What is Dr. Joseph Fowlkes's specialty?
Dr. Fowlkes is a Internist near South Fulton, 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. Joseph Fowlkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fowlkes is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Tanner Medical Center - Villa Rica, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Fowlkes accepting new patients in South Fulton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Fowlkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Fowlkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fowlkes's office at (470) 754-6360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Fowlkes?
Please contact Dr. Fowlkes's office at (470) 754-6360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Fowlkes have?
Dr. Joseph Fowlkes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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