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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hobby, Internist in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Thomas Hobby, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Valdosta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hobby graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hobby is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hobby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hobby’s office at (229) 242-8480.
Where did Dr. Hobby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine | University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Hobby board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Hobby, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hobby speak?
Dr. Hobby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Hobby treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hobby 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. Hobby. 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:
- 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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
Which procedures does Dr. Hobby perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Hobby may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hobby's office.
Does Dr. Hobby accept my insurance?
Dr. Hobby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 242-8480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hobby accept in Valdosta, GA?
Dr. Hobby in Valdosta, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hobby's office located?
Dr. Thomas Hobby's Primary Practice
3207 Country Club Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 242-8480
What is Dr. Hobby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hobby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497749733.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hobby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hobby
What is Dr. Thomas Hobby's specialty?
Dr. Hobby is a Internist near Valdosta, 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. Hobby to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Hobby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hobby is affiliated with South Georgia Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Thomas Hobby accepting new patients in Valdosta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Hobby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Hobby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hobby's office at (229) 242-8480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Hobby?
Please contact Dr. Hobby's office at (229) 242-8480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Hobby have?
Dr. Thomas Hobby is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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