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Dr. James Tumlin, MD

Dr. James Tumlin, MD

Lawrenceville, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tumlin, Nephrologist in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. James Tumlin, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lawrenceville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tumlin completed his residency at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Tumlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tumlin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tumlin’s office at (404) 645-7150.

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

    • Residency: Emory University Hospital

    Is Dr. Tumlin board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Tumlin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tumlin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tumlin treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Tumlin 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. Tumlin. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Glomerular Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
    • Long-term Kidney Inflammation
    • Chronic Nephritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N032: Chronic nephritic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis

    Also known as:

    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Lupus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    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:

    • Repeated Blood in Urine from Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Glomerular Disease
    • Hematuria with Glomerular Disease
    • Kidney-related Hematuria
    • Persistent Blood in Urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N028: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with other morphologic changes
    • N020: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with minor glomerular abnormality

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Kidney Scarring
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Protein Leakage Syndrome
    • Protein-losing Nephropathy
    • Nephrosis
    • Renal Sclerosis
    • Hardening of the Kidneys

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N041: Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
    • N269: Renal sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vasculitis
    • Blood Vessel Inflammation
    • ANCA Vasculitis
    • Angiitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7782: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody [ANCA] vasculitis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Which procedures does Dr. Tumlin perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Tumlin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tumlin's office.

    Does Dr. Tumlin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tumlin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 645-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tumlin accept in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. Tumlin in Lawrenceville, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tumlin's office located?

    Dr. James Tumlin's Primary Practice

    595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW Ste 100

    Lawrenceville, GA 30046

    (404) 645-7150

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    Dr. James Tumlin's Practice 2

    497 Winn Way Ste A210

    Decatur, GA 30030

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

    Dr. Tumlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467418053.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tumlin?

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

    What is Dr. James Tumlin's specialty?

    Dr. Tumlin is a Nephrologist near Lawrenceville, GA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Tumlin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Tumlin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tumlin is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Northside Hospital Duluth, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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 Nephrologist?

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    Is James Tumlin accepting new patients in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. James Tumlin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Tumlin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tumlin's office at (404) 645-7150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Tumlin?

    Please contact Dr. Tumlin's office at (404) 645-7150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Tumlin have?

    Dr. James Tumlin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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