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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Edwards, Pediatrician in Moultrie, GA?
Dr. Buford Edwards, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Moultrie, GA. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Edwards completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Pediatrics. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office.
Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Pediatrics | Med College Of Ga Hospital and Cli
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Edwards typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Edwards typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Buford Edwards may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Edwards' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Moultrie, GA?
Dr. Edwards in Moultrie, 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
Alliant Health Plans
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326001686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Buford Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Pediatrician near Moultrie, GA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Buford Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Edwards is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital, Childrens Egleston Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Buford Edwards accepting new patients in Moultrie, GA?
Yes, Dr. Buford Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Buford Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Buford Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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760 26th Ave SE
Moultrie, GA 31768