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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Austin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Jack Austin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Austin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Austin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Austin’s office.
Where did Dr. Austin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Austin board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jack Austin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Austin speak?
Dr. Austin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Austin typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Austin typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jack Austin 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
Please contact Dr. Austin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Austin accept my insurance?
Dr. Austin 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. Austin accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Austin in Augusta, 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 South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Austin's office located?
What is Dr. Austin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972612190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Austin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Austin
What is Dr. Jack Austin's specialty?
Dr. Austin is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Augusta, GA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jack Austin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Austin is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Doctors Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jack Austin accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Jack Austin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jack Austin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Austin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jack Austin?
Please contact Dr. Austin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jack Austin have?
Dr. Jack Austin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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