Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bou Alwan, Hospitalist in Lagrange, GA?
Dr. Melhim Bou Alwan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lagrange, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bou Alwan graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Bou Alwan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bou Alwan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bou Alwan’s office at (706) 812-2369.
Where did Dr. Bou Alwan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bou Alwan speak?
Dr. Bou Alwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bou Alwan treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bou Alwan 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. Bou Alwan. 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does Dr. Bou Alwan perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bou Alwan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bou Alwan. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Bou Alwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Bou Alwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 812-2369 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bou Alwan accept in Lagrange, GA?
Dr. Bou Alwan in Lagrange, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bou Alwan's office located?
What is Dr. Bou Alwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bou Alwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164736542.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bou Alwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bou Alwan
What is Dr. Melhim Bou Alwan's specialty?
Dr. Bou Alwan is a Hospitalist near Lagrange, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Bou Alwan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melhim Bou Alwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bou Alwan is affiliated with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Melhim Bou Alwan accepting new patients in Lagrange, GA?
Yes, Dr. Melhim Bou Alwan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melhim Bou Alwan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bou Alwan's office at (706) 812-2369 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melhim Bou Alwan?
Please contact Dr. Bou Alwan's office at (706) 812-2369 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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