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Dr. Thomas Buice, MD

Dr. Thomas Buice, MD

Barnesville, GA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Buice, Family Medicine Specialist in Barnesville, GA?

    Dr. Thomas Buice, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Barnesville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Buice graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Anderson Area Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Buice is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buice’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buice’s office at (770) 872-3663.

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

    • Residency: Anderson Area Med Ctr, Family Medicine | AnMed Health (Anderson) Program

    • Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Buice board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Buice, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Buice speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Buice treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buice 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. Buice. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Class 1 Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Mild Obesity
    • Moderate Obesity
    • BMI Class 1 Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E66811: Obesity, class 1
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Buice perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buice 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. Buice. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Does Dr. Buice accept my insurance?

    Dr. Buice accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 872-3663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Buice accept in Barnesville, GA?

    Dr. Buice in Barnesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Buice's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Buice's Primary Practice

    522 Greenwood St Ste A

    Barnesville, GA 30204

    (770) 872-3663

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    Dr. Thomas Buice's Practice 2

    101 Yorktown Dr Ste 100

    Fayetteville, GA 30214

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

    Dr. Buice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194754648.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buice?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Buice's specialty?

    Dr. Buice is a Family Medicine Specialist near Barnesville, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Buice to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Buice affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Buice is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Atrium Health Navicent 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Thomas Buice accepting new patients in Barnesville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Buice is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Buice offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Buice's office at (770) 872-3663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Buice?

    Please contact Dr. Buice's office at (770) 872-3663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Buice have?

    Dr. Thomas Buice is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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