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Dr. Ernest Carlton, MD

Macon, GA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carlton, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Ernest Carlton, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Macon, GA. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Carlton graduated from Med Coll of Ga Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Medical Center Of Central Georgia. Dr. Carlton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carlton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlton’s office at (478) 744-9683.

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

    • Residency: Medical Center Of Central Georgia

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Med Coll of Ga Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Carlton board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest Carlton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Carlton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carlton treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Carlton 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. Carlton. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Menometrorrhagia
    • Irregular Heavy Bleeding
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Fetal Growth
    • Baby Growing Too Large
    • Baby Growing Too Slowly
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Large baby in womb
    • Macrosomia
    • Big baby
    • Fetal macrosomia
    • Large for gestational age
    • Big baby in womb
    • Fetal growth restriction
    • Small for gestational age
    • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O3663X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
    • O3662X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified
    • O365920: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
    • HPV screening
    • Papillomavirus test
    • Cervical cancer screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1151: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)

    What procedures does Dr. Carlton perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Carlton 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. Carlton. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Laparoscopic Assistance
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Uterus Removal Through Vagina
    • Vaginal Uterectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58550: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
    • 58554: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58260: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy
    • Vaginal Colposcopy
    • Cervix and Vagina Exam
    • Magnified Cervical Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Does Dr. Carlton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carlton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 744-9683 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carlton accept in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Carlton in Macon, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Oregon

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carlton's office located?

    Dr. Ernest Carlton's Primary Practice

    682 Hemlock St Ste 300

    Macon, GA 31201

    (478) 744-9683

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

    Dr. Carlton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205850492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlton?

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

    What is Dr. Ernest Carlton's specialty?

    Dr. Carlton is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Macon, GA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Carlton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ernest Carlton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carlton is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Ernest Carlton accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Ernest Carlton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernest Carlton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carlton's office at (478) 744-9683 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernest Carlton?

    Please contact Dr. Carlton's office at (478) 744-9683 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ernest Carlton have?

    Dr. Ernest Carlton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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