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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheldon, Internist in Swainsboro, GA?
Dr. Martin Sheldon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Swainsboro, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheldon completed his residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sheldon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheldon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheldon’s office at (478) 237-2638.
Where did Dr. Sheldon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc
Is Dr. Sheldon board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Martin Sheldon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sheldon speak?
Dr. Sheldon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sheldon treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sheldon 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. Sheldon. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Sheldon perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Martin Sheldon 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sheldon's office.
Does Dr. Sheldon accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheldon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 237-2638 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheldon accept in Swainsboro, GA?
Dr. Sheldon in Swainsboro, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheldon's office located?
Dr. Martin Sheldon's Primary Practice
215 N Coleman St
Swainsboro, GA 30401
(478) 237-2638
What is Dr. Sheldon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheldon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104895374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheldon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheldon
What is Dr. Martin Sheldon's specialty?
Dr. Sheldon is a Internist near Swainsboro, 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. Sheldon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Martin Sheldon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon is affiliated with East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Fairview Park Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Memorial Health, Northside Hospital Duluth, Doctors 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 Internist?
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Is Martin Sheldon accepting new patients in Swainsboro, GA?
Yes, Dr. Martin Sheldon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Martin Sheldon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheldon's office at (478) 237-2638 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Martin Sheldon?
Please contact Dr. Sheldon's office at (478) 237-2638 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Sheldon have?
Dr. Martin Sheldon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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