Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hobby, Internist in Valdosta, GA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Hobby typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hobby typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Hobby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Hobby affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hobby has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hobby's NPI number?A 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?
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.