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Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon, MD
Alpharetta, GA
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bedford-Dixon, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Alpharetta, GA?
Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alpharetta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Bedford-Dixon completed her residency at St John Hospital and Med Center. Dr. Bedford-Dixon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bedford-Dixon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bedford-Dixon’s office.
Where did Dr. Bedford-Dixon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St John Hospital and Med Center
What languages does Dr. Bedford-Dixon speak?
Dr. Bedford-Dixon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bedford-Dixon typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bedford-Dixon 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. Bedford-Dixon. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bedford-Dixon typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Bedford-Dixon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bedford-Dixon accept my insurance?
Dr. Bedford-Dixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bedford-Dixon accept in Alpharetta, GA?
Dr. Bedford-Dixon in Alpharetta, 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bedford-Dixon's office located?
What is Dr. Bedford-Dixon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bedford-Dixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801849716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bedford-Dixon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bedford-Dixon
What is Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon's specialty?
Dr. Bedford-Dixon is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Alpharetta, GA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bedford-Dixon is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta 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
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Is Carla Bedford-Dixon accepting new patients in Alpharetta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carla Bedford-Dixon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bedford-Dixon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carla Bedford-Dixon?
Please contact Dr. Bedford-Dixon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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