Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheldon, Internist in Swainsboro, GA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Sheldon typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sheldon typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sheldon 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brief Mental Health Assessment
- Emotional Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Depression Inventory
- ADHD Scale Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Sheldon affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sheldon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sheldon's NPI number?A 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?
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.