Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giwa, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Rifquat Giwa, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Giwa graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Giwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giwa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giwa’s office at (404) 265-4400.
Where did Dr. Giwa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Giwa speak?
Dr. Giwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Giwa treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Giwa 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. Giwa. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
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:
- 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:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Abdominal Imaging
- Abnormal belly scan
- Unusual abdominal imaging
- Abdominal scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R935: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Giwa perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rifquat Giwa may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Giwa's office.
Does Dr. Giwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Giwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 265-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giwa accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Giwa in Atlanta, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Giwa's office located?
What is Dr. Giwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326202300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giwa
What is Dr. Rifquat Giwa's specialty?
Dr. Giwa is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, 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. Giwa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rifquat Giwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giwa is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb 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 Rifquat Giwa accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Rifquat Giwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rifquat Giwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giwa's office at (404) 265-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rifquat Giwa?
Please contact Dr. Giwa's office at (404) 265-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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