OB/GYNs and Women's Health Practices That Take Peach State in Dougherty County, Georgia
4 practice locations in Dougherty County where a published source shows participation in Peach State Health Plan (Medicaid). Each listing links to its source.
4 practice locations · 15 providers · Checked November 1, 2026
About this information. Insurance information for Georgia is compiled from the published lists of accepted plans of each practice or health system, as of November 1, 2026. A health system's list does not guarantee that every clinician or office takes every product a plan sells. Networks change. Confirm with the practice and your insurer before booking.
Practices in Dougherty County listed for Peach State
- Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc 2100 Palmyra Rd, Albany 31701 14 providers · (229) 888-3636 Source: aaphc.org (accepted-plans list published by Albany Area Primary Health Care)
- Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc 2001 Leonard Ave, Albany 31705 2 providers · (229) 435-9934 Source: aaphc.org (accepted-plans list published by Albany Area Primary Health Care)
- Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc 810 13th Ave, Suite 107, Albany 31701 1 provider · (229) 405-6270 Source: aaphc.org (accepted-plans list published by Albany Area Primary Health Care)
- Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc 1912 Arlington Ln, Albany 31701 1 provider · (229) 501-2048 Source: aaphc.org (accepted-plans list published by Albany Area Primary Health Care)
What the sources say
The network lists behind these listings, with the limits each source states.
- Albany Area Primary Health Care 4 locations
Community health center. Its insurance page says it accepts most major insurance plans, naming the Georgia Medicaid plans Amerigroup and Peach State (WellCare, also named, no longer runs a Georgia Medicaid plan). Sliding-fee discounts are available.
Source: aaphc.org
Specialties at these practices
OB/GYNs · 9 Certified Nurse Midwives · 6 Midwives · 1
Providers at these practices
Clinicians listed at a practice above. Plan participation can differ between clinicians in the same practice, so confirm for the person you want to see.
- Aroh, Blessing MD, MPH, MSC
- Burling, Diann CNM
- Crawford, Nellie MD
- Dzikunu, Stacia DO
- Favors, Sheena DO, MS
- Harris, Brenda MD
- Howell, Karen CNM
- James, Cherise MD
- Lewis, Laurie CNM
- McLatchy, Jacqueline MD
- Newton, Yolanda MD
- Radney, Tiffany CNM
- Shelnutt, Matthew DO
- Swanson, Kristi CNM
- Terry, Clare CNM
Frequently asked questions
How do I confirm an OB/GYN in Dougherty County is in network with Peach State?
Call the office with the exact name of your Peach State plan and your member ID, and ask whether the specific clinician you want to see participates. Then check the insurer's online provider directory or call the member services number on your card. One insurer can sell employer, marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans in Georgia, each with its own network, and health system lists often exclude some narrow-network products, so the company name alone is not enough.
Can I see an OB/GYN with Peach State Georgia Medicaid?
Many Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members get their care through a care management organization (CMO) in the Georgia Families program. The Georgia Medicaid website lists three CMOs: Amerigroup Community Care, CareSource and Peach State Health Plan. Each CMO has its own provider network, so an OB/GYN who takes one may not take another. Use an OB/GYN in your CMO's network, and confirm with the office or the member services number on your card.
Do I need a referral to see an OB/GYN with Peach State?
Usually not for routine women's health care. Under federal rules, most health plans that ask you to choose a primary care provider cannot require a referral or prior approval to see an in-network OB/GYN. Other specialists, tests or procedures may still need a referral or prior authorization, and some coverage, such as TRICARE Prime, has its own referral rules. Check your plan documents.
What if my OB/GYN does not take Peach State?
Ask your plan whether you have out-of-network benefits and what you would pay. If your plan has no in-network provider with the right training for your needs, ask your plan whether it will approve an out-of-network referral at in-network cost. You can also ask the practice for its self-pay prices, or use this directory to find a nearby practice in your network.
Am I protected from surprise medical bills in Georgia?
Often, yes. Georgia's Surprise Billing Consumer Protection Act, in effect since January 1, 2021, and the federal No Surprises Act protect patients from many surprise out-of-network bills, such as most emergency care and care from an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or surgery center. In those cases you usually owe only your in-network cost-sharing. Which law applies depends on your plan, so ask your insurer about any unexpected bill.
Why is a practice I know not listed for this plan?
This directory lists a practice under Peach State only when a published source shows it participates. Many practices accept plans we could not verify. If you are a practice, claim your free listing to add your plans.