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Who is Dr. Echols, Family Medicine Specialist in Lithonia, GA?
Dr. Carmen Echols, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lithonia, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Echols graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine. Dr. Echols is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Echols’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Echols’s office at (479) 204-1258.
Where did Dr. Echols go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Echols speak?
Dr. Echols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Echols typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Echols 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. Echols. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- 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
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic 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:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Echols typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carmen Echols may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Echols' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Echols accept my insurance?
Dr. Echols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 204-1258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Echols accept in Lithonia, GA?
Dr. Echols in Lithonia, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Echols' office located?
Dr. Carmen Echols' Primary Practice
5910 Hillandale Dr Ste 301
Lithonia, GA 30058
(479) 204-1258
What is Dr. Echols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Echols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427210442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Echols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Echols
What is Dr. Carmen Echols's specialty?
Dr. Echols is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lithonia, GA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Carmen Echols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Echols is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Carmen Echols accepting new patients in Lithonia, GA?
Yes, Dr. Carmen Echols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carmen Echols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Echols's office at (479) 204-1258 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carmen Echols?
Please contact Dr. Echols's office at (479) 204-1258 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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