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Dr. John William Souza, MD

Albany, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Souza, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Albany, GA?

    Dr. John William Souza, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Souza graduated from University Of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio. Dr. Souza is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Souza’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Souza’s office at (855) 811-6362.

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

    • Medical School: University Of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio

    Is Dr. Souza board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John William Souza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Souza speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Souza treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Souza 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. Souza. 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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Repeated cheekbone sinus infection
    • Recurring maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0101: Acute recurrent maxillary sinusitis
    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Souza perform?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Souza 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. Souza. 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:

    • Simple Wound Repair (Small)
    • Simple Repair of Skin Wound
    • Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
    • Small Wound Repair (Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitals)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Minor Laceration Repair
    • Superficial Wound Closure
    • Small Cut Stitching
    • Simple Skin Repair
    • Suture of Superficial Wound
    • Skin Laceration Repair
    • Wound Closure
    • Wounds and Injuries Treatment
    • Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
    • Minor Facial Laceration Repair
    • Stitches for Small Face Cut
    • Minor Wound Closure
    • Intermediate Wound Stitching
    • Surgical Repair of Small Wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12041: Repair, intermediate, wounds of neck, hands, feet and/or external genitalia; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal
    • I&D of Abscess
    • Lancing an Abscess
    • Draining a Boil

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
    • 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
    • Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
    • Skin foreign object removal
    • Minor foreign body incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Souza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Souza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 811-6362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Souza accept in Albany, GA?

    Dr. Souza in Albany, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Souza's office located?

    Dr. John William Souza's Primary Practice

    2822 Nottingham Way Ste 4

    Albany, GA 31707

    (855) 811-6362

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    Dr. John William Souza's Practice 2

    5585 Thomaston Rd Ste A600

    Macon, GA 31220

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    Dr. John William Souza's Practice 3

    1120 Indian Dr

    Eastman, GA 31023

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

    Dr. Souza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699718056.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Souza?

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

    What is Dr. John William Souza's specialty?

    Dr. Souza is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Albany, 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. Souza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John William Souza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Souza is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital, Piedmont Macon North Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter 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 John William Souza accepting new patients in Albany, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John William Souza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John William Souza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office at (855) 811-6362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John William Souza?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office at (855) 811-6362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John William Souza have?

    Dr. John William Souza is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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