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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giffin, Family Medicine Specialist in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Joel Giffin, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Paul, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Giffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giffin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giffin’s office.
What languages does Dr. Giffin speak?
Dr. Giffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Giffin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Giffin 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. Giffin. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Giffin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Giffin may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Giffin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Giffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Giffin 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. Giffin accept in Saint Paul, MN?
Dr. Giffin in Saint Paul, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna Group
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medica Advantage
Medica Group
Medicare
UCare Minnesota
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Giffin's office located?
What is Dr. Giffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104117977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giffin
What is Dr. Joel Giffin's specialty?
Dr. Giffin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Saint Paul, MN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Joel Giffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giffin is affiliated with United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joel Giffin accepting new patients in Saint Paul, MN?
Yes, Dr. Joel Giffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Giffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giffin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Giffin?
Please contact Dr. Giffin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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