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Dr. William Hancock, MD

Tifton, GA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hancock, Cardiologist in Tifton, GA?

    Dr. William Hancock, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tifton, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Hancock graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hancock is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hancock’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hancock’s office at (229) 382-7120.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Hancock board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Hancock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hancock speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hancock treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Hancock 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. Hancock. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome

    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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Which procedures does Dr. Hancock perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Hancock may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hancock accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hancock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 382-7120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hancock accept in Tifton, GA?

    Dr. Hancock in Tifton, 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)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hancock's office located?

    Dr. William Hancock's Primary Practice

    901 18th St E

    Tifton, GA 31794

    (229) 382-7120

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    Dr. William Hancock's Practice 2

    1602 Madison Ave

    Tifton, GA 31794

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

    Dr. Hancock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265423339.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hancock?

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

    What is Dr. William Hancock's specialty?

    Dr. Hancock is a Cardiologist near Tifton, GA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Hancock to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Hancock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hancock is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 William Hancock accepting new patients in Tifton, GA?

    Yes, Dr. William Hancock is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Hancock offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (229) 382-7120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Hancock?

    Please contact Dr. Hancock's office at (229) 382-7120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Hancock have?

    Dr. William Hancock is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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