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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gul, Family Medicine Specialist in Lexington, GA?
Dr. Afaq Gul, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Gul is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gul’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gul’s office.
Is Dr. Gul board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Afaq Gul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gul speak?
Dr. Gul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gul treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gul 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. Gul. 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
- Acute Bronchitis
- Infectious Bronchitis
- Chest Cold
- Bronchial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent acute maxillary sinusitis
- Repeated cheekbone sinus infection
- Recurring maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0101: Acute recurrent maxillary sinusitis
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
- Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
- Right Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
Which procedures does Dr. Gul perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Afaq Gul may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gul's office.
Does Dr. Gul accept my insurance?
Dr. Gul 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. Gul accept in Lexington, GA?
Dr. Gul in Lexington, 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)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gul's office located?
What is Dr. Gul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548422280.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gul
What is Dr. Afaq Gul's specialty?
Dr. Gul is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lexington, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Gul to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Afaq Gul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gul is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Piedmont Walton 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Afaq Gul accepting new patients in Lexington, GA?
Yes, Dr. Afaq Gul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afaq Gul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gul's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afaq Gul?
Please contact Dr. Gul's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Afaq Gul have?
Dr. Afaq Gul is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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777 Athens Rd Ste 102
Lexington, GA 30648