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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 1 additional practice location. 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 Medicare 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrews typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, 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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrews typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Andrews' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    100 Wheatley Dr

    Americus, GA 31709

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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.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    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, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    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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