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Dr. Amy Carrington, MD

Savannah, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carrington, Internist in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Amy Carrington, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carrington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carrington’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carrington’s office at (912) 661-0450.

    What languages does Dr. Carrington speak?

    Dr. Carrington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carrington treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Carrington 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. Carrington. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does Dr. Carrington perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Carrington performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Carrington. 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:

    • Knee Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Knee MRI
    • Knee Joint Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of the Knee

    CPT Codes:

    • 27369: Injection procedure for contrast knee arthrography or contrast enhanced CT/MRI knee arthrography

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Carrington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carrington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 661-0450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carrington accept in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Carrington in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carrington's office located?

    Dr. Amy Carrington's Primary Practice

    4700 Waters Ave

    Savannah, GA 31404

    (912) 661-0450

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    Dr. Amy Carrington's Practice 2

    1170 Cleveland Ave

    East Point, GA 30344

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    Dr. Amy Carrington's Practice 3

    1350 Walton Way

    Augusta, GA 30901

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    What is Dr. Carrington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336468867.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carrington?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carrington

    What is Dr. Amy Carrington's specialty?

    Dr. Carrington is a Internist near Savannah, GA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Carrington to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amy Carrington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carrington is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Memorial Health, Fairview Park Hospital, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Coastal Carolina 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Amy Carrington accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Carrington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amy Carrington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carrington's office at (912) 661-0450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amy Carrington?

    Please contact Dr. Carrington's office at (912) 661-0450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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