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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ali, Addiction Medicine Specialist in East Point, GA?
Dr. Shawkut Ali is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in East Point, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ali is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ali’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ali’s office at (310) 222-2345.
What languages does Dr. Ali speak?
Dr. Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ali typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ali 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. Ali. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ali typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shawkut Ali may include:
Please contact Dr. Ali's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ali accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ali accept in East Point, GA?
Dr. Ali in East Point, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ali's office located?
Dr. Shawkut Ali's Primary Practice
1513 Cleveland Ave Bldg 500
East Point, GA 30344
(310) 222-2345
What is Dr. Ali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538722806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ali
What is Dr. Shawkut Ali's specialty?
Dr. Ali is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near East Point, GA.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Shawkut Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ali is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center 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 Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Shawkut Ali accepting new patients in East Point, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shawkut Ali is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawkut Ali offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (310) 222-2345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawkut Ali?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (310) 222-2345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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