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Dr. James Peoples, MD

Pensacola, FL

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peoples, Internist in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. James Peoples, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Peoples completed his residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn. Dr. Peoples is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peoples’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peoples’s office at (850) 930-2000.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn

    What languages does Dr. Peoples speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Peoples typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Peoples 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. Peoples. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Peoples typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Peoples 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. Peoples. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Group Speech Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Group Language Therapy
    • Group Voice Therapy
    • Group Communication Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Peoples accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peoples accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 930-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peoples accept in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. Peoples in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Peoples' office located?

    Dr. James Peoples' Primary Practice

    123 Baptist Way

    Pensacola, FL 32503

    (850) 930-2000

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    Dr. James Peoples' Practice 2

    1000 W Moreno St

    Pensacola, FL 32501

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    Dr. James Peoples' Practice 3

    3387 Gulf Breeze Pkwy

    Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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

    Dr. Peoples's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588634760.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peoples?

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

    What is Dr. James Peoples's specialty?

    Dr. Peoples is a Internist near Pensacola, FL.

    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 Peoples affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peoples is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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 Peoples accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?

    Yes, Dr. James Peoples is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Peoples offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peoples's office at (850) 930-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Peoples?

    Please contact Dr. Peoples's office at (850) 930-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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