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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barber, Internist in Vidalia, GA?
Dr. James Barber is an Internist, who primarily practices in Vidalia, GA. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Barber completed his residency at Atlanta Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Barber is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barber’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barber’s office at (912) 537-9851.
Where did Dr. Barber go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlanta Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | Richland Meml Hosp
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
Is Dr. Barber board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Barber is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Barber speak?
Dr. Barber and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barber typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barber 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. Barber. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Chylomicrons
- High Cholesterol
- High Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Chylomicron retention disease
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
- Hyperchylomicronemia
- Chylomicronemia syndrome
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- High blood fats
ICD-10 Codes:
- E783: Hyperchylomicronemia
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barber typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Barber 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. Barber. 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.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
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. Barber accept my insurance?
Dr. Barber accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 537-9851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barber accept in Vidalia, GA?
Dr. Barber in Vidalia, 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
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barber's office located?
What is Dr. Barber's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982698346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barber?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barber
What is Dr. James Barber's specialty?
Dr. Barber is a Internist near Vidalia, GA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Barber affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barber is affiliated with Optim Medical Center - Tattnall, Piedmont Henry 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 James Barber accepting new patients in Vidalia, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Barber is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Barber offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barber's office at (912) 537-9851 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Barber?
Please contact Dr. Barber's office at (912) 537-9851 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Barber have?
Dr. James Barber is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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