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Dr. Michael Busman, MD

Americus, GA

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Busman, Family Medicine Specialist in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Michael Busman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Busman graduated from MED UNIV OF SC COLL OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at The Med Center Inc. Dr. Busman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Busman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Busman’s office at (229) 924-2383.

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

    • Residency: The Med Center Inc | Palmetto Health Alliance

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | MED UNIV OF SC COLL OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Busman board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Busman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Busman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Busman treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Busman 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. Busman. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Acute Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough
    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified Allergy
    • Allergic Reaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T7849XA: Other allergy, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Which procedures does Dr. Busman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Busman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Busman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Busman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 924-2383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Busman accept in Americus, GA?

    Dr. Busman in Americus, 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

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Busman's office located?

    Dr. Michael Busman's Primary Practice

    151 Mayo St Ste E

    Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 924-2383

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    Dr. Michael Busman's Practice 2

    126 US Highway 280 W

    Americus, GA 31719

    (229) 924-4100

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    Dr. Michael Busman's Practice 3

    500 W 3rd Ave Ste 101

    Albany, GA 31701

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

    Dr. Busman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073584504.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busman?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Busman's specialty?

    Dr. Busman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Americus, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Busman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Busman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Busman is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Michael Busman accepting new patients in Americus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Busman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Busman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Busman's office at (229) 924-2383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Busman?

    Please contact Dr. Busman's office at (229) 924-2383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Busman have?

    Dr. Michael Busman is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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