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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amene, Hospitalist in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Philippa Amene, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Amene is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amene’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amene’s office at (770) 219-6000.
Is Dr. Amene board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Philippa Amene, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Amene speak?
Dr. Amene and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amene typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Amene 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. Amene. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amene typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Philippa Amene may include:
Please contact Dr. Amene's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amene accept my insurance?
Dr. Amene accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 219-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amene accept in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Amene in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Amene's office located?
Dr. Philippa Amene's Primary Practice
743 Spring St NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 219-6000
What hospitals are Dr. Amene affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Amene has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Amene's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amene's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437322989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amene?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amene
What is Dr. Philippa Amene's specialty?
Dr. Amene is a Hospitalist near Gainesville, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Philippa Amene affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amene is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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
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Is Dr. Philippa Amene accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Philippa Amene is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philippa Amene offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amene's office at (770) 219-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Philippa Amene?
Please contact Dr. Amene's office at (770) 219-6000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Amene's office located?
Dr. Amene's offices are located in Gainesville, GA, Snellville, GA, and Braselton, GA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philippa Amene have?
Dr. Philippa Amene is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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