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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grubbs, Infectious Disease Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. James Grubbs, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Grubbs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grubbs’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grubbs’s office at (706) 721-1459.
What languages does Dr. Grubbs speak?
Dr. Grubbs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Grubbs treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Grubbs 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. Grubbs. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Which procedures does Dr. Grubbs perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Grubbs may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Grubbs' office.
Does Dr. Grubbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Grubbs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-1459 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grubbs accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Grubbs in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Grubbs' office located?
What is Dr. Grubbs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grubbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538327481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grubbs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grubbs
What is Dr. James Grubbs's specialty?
Dr. Grubbs is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Augusta, GA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Grubbs to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Grubbs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grubbs is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is James Grubbs accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Grubbs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Grubbs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grubbs's office at (706) 721-1459 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Grubbs?
Please contact Dr. Grubbs's office at (706) 721-1459 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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