Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Horton, Internist in Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
Where did Dr. Horton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Doctors Hosp North-Core, Internal Medicine | CORE/Doctors Hospital Program
Medical School: Wv School of Osteopathy | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Horton speak?
Dr. Horton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Horton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Horton 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. Horton. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Horton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Horton 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. Horton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Horton accept my insurance?
Dr. Horton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 858-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Horton accept in Fort Oglethorpe, GA?
Dr. Horton in Fort Oglethorpe, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Horton's office located?
Dr. William Horton's Primary Practice
2009 Old Lafayette Rd
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 858-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Horton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Horton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Horton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Horton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144292798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Horton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Horton
What is Dr. William Horton'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.