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Who is Dr. Chao, Infectious Disease Specialist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Andrew Chao, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chao’s office at (706) 721-2423.
What languages does Dr. Chao speak?
Dr. Chao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chao treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chao 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. Chao. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Enterococcus Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
- Enterococcal Disease
- Enterococcus Bacteria
- VRE infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
- B952: Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Methicillin-Susceptible Staph Aureus Infection
- MRSA Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- MSSA Infection
- Sensitive Staph Infection
- Non-MRSA Staph
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Infection
- Drug-Resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9561: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
- B9562: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Chao perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Andrew Chao 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chao's office.
Does Dr. Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Chao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-2423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chao accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Chao 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
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Chao's office located?
What is Dr. Chao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699062893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chao
What is Dr. Andrew Chao's specialty?
Dr. Chao is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Augusta, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Chao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Andrew Chao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chao is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Andrew Chao accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Chao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Chao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (706) 721-2423 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Chao?
Please contact Dr. Chao's office at (706) 721-2423 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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