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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hengel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Richard Hengel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Hengel is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hengel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hengel’s office at (404) 355-3161.
Where did Dr. Hengel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Hengel speak?
Dr. Hengel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hengel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hengel 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. Hengel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Selective IgG Subclass Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunoglobulin G Subclass Deficiency
- IgG Subclass Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D803: Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hengel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Hengel 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. Hengel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hengel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hengel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 355-3161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hengel accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Hengel 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hengel's office located?
Dr. Richard Hengel's Primary Practice
275 Collier Rd NW Ste 450
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3161
What is Dr. Hengel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hengel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972605665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hengel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hengel
What is Dr. Richard Hengel's specialty?
Dr. Hengel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Atlanta, 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. Richard Hengel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hengel is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Macon 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Hengel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hengel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hengel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hengel's office at (404) 355-3161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Hengel?
Please contact Dr. Hengel's office at (404) 355-3161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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