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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palazzolo, Critical Care Internist in Americus, GA?
Dr. James Palazzolo, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Palazzolo graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Oakwood Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Palazzolo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palazzolo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palazzolo’s office.
Where did Dr. Palazzolo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Oakwood Hosp, Internal Medicine | Geo Washington University Hospital | George Washington University Program A
Medical School: Saint George`s University / School of Medicine | St. George's University School of Medicine | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palazzolo speak?
Dr. Palazzolo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palazzolo treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Palazzolo 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. Palazzolo. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- AAT Deficiency
- Alpha-1 Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
- Respiratory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound dressing care
- Post-op dressing change
- Surgical wound management
- Lung surgery aftercare
- Breathing system recovery
- Respiratory post-op care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
- Z48813: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the respiratory system
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Palazzolo perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Palazzolo may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palazzolo's office.
Does Dr. Palazzolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Palazzolo 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. Palazzolo accept in Americus, GA?
Dr. Palazzolo 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
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palazzolo's office located?
What is Dr. Palazzolo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palazzolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457315434.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palazzolo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palazzolo
What is Dr. James Palazzolo's specialty?
Dr. Palazzolo is a Critical Care Internist near Americus, GA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Palazzolo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Palazzolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palazzolo is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is James Palazzolo accepting new patients in Americus, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Palazzolo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Palazzolo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palazzolo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Palazzolo?
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