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Dr. Linda Hudson, MD

Americus, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hudson, Internist in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Linda Hudson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hudson completed her residency at Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hudson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hudson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hudson’s office at (229) 312-4411.

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

    • Residency: Medical Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med

    Is Dr. Hudson board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Hudson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hudson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hudson treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hudson 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. Hudson. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Hudson perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Hudson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hudson's office.

    Does Dr. Hudson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hudson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 312-4411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hudson 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

    • Community Health Improvement Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hudson's office located?

    Dr. Linda Hudson's Primary Practice

    151 Mayo St Ste E

    Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 312-4411

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    Dr. Linda Hudson's Practice 2

    417 W 3rd Ave

    Albany, GA 31701

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    Dr. Linda Hudson's Practice 3

    120 US Highway 280 W

    Americus, GA 31719

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

    Dr. Hudson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063448892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hudson?

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

    What is Dr. Linda Hudson's specialty?

    Dr. Hudson is a Internist near Americus, GA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Hudson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Linda Hudson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hudson is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Memorial Hospital & Manor, Memorial Hospital & Manor 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Linda Hudson accepting new patients in Americus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Hudson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Linda Hudson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hudson's office at (229) 312-4411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Linda Hudson?

    Please contact Dr. Hudson's office at (229) 312-4411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Hudson have?

    Dr. Linda Hudson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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