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Dr. Benjamin Andrews, MD

Americus, GA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Andrews, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Benjamin Andrews, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Andrews completed his residency at Med Ctr Of Central Ga, General Surgery. Dr. Andrews is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andrews’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andrews’s office at (229) 924-6011.

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

    • Residency: Med Ctr Of Central Ga, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med

    What languages does Dr. Andrews speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Andrews treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Andrews 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. Andrews. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Andrews perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Andrews may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Andrews' office.

    Does Dr. Andrews accept my insurance?

    Dr. Andrews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 924-6011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Andrews accept in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Andrews in Americus, 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

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Community Health Improvement Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Andrews' office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Andrews' Primary Practice

    126 Highway 280

    Americus, GA 31719

    (229) 924-6011

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    Dr. Benjamin Andrews' Practice 2

    800 Gsw State University Dr

    Americus, GA 31709

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    Dr. Benjamin Andrews' Practice 3

    100 Wheatley Dr

    Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 924-6011

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

    Dr. Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023050903.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andrews?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Andrews's specialty?

    Dr. Andrews is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Americus, GA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Andrews to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Andrews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Andrews is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Macon 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

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    Is Benjamin Andrews accepting new patients in Americus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Andrews is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Andrews offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Andrews's office at (229) 924-6011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Andrews?

    Please contact Dr. Andrews's office at (229) 924-6011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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