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Dr. John Phillips, MD

Americus, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phillips, Internist in Americus, GA?

    Dr. John Phillips, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Phillips graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Tn College Med Chattanooga. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (229) 312-9150.

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

    • Residency: University Tn College Med Chattanooga

    • Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Phillips board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. John Phillips, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Phillips treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Phillips perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Phillips may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Phillips' office.

    Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 312-9150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Phillips 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?

    Dr. John Phillips' Primary Practice

    151 Mayo St Ste E

    Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 312-9150

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    Dr. John Phillips' Practice 2

    425 W 3rd Ave Ste 340

    Albany, GA 31701

    (229) 312-9150

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

    Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932171568.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?

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

    What is Dr. John Phillips's specialty?

    Dr. Phillips is a Internist near Americus, GA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Phillips to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Memorial Hospital & Manor, Memorial Hospital & Manor, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 John Phillips accepting new patients in Americus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Phillips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (229) 312-9150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Phillips?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (229) 312-9150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Phillips have?

    Dr. John Phillips is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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