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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whitlow, Nephrologist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Michael Whitlow, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whitlow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whitlow’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whitlow’s office at (706) 863-6637.
What languages does Dr. Whitlow speak?
Dr. Whitlow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whitlow treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Whitlow 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. Whitlow. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Long-term Oral Diabetes Medication Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic oral hypoglycemic therapy
- Taking diabetes pills long-term
- Oral antidiabetic drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7984: Long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
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:
- Other Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Atypical Hyperparathyroidism
- Uncommon Hyperparathyroidism
- Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E212: Other hyperparathyroidism
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Whitlow perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Whitlow may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whitlow's office.
Does Dr. Whitlow accept my insurance?
Dr. Whitlow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 863-6637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whitlow accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Whitlow 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whitlow's office located?
Dr. Michael Whitlow's Primary Practice
1109 Medical Center Dr Ste 5
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 863-6637
What is Dr. Whitlow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whitlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700266418.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whitlow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whitlow
What is Dr. Michael Whitlow's specialty?
Dr. Whitlow is a Nephrologist near Augusta, GA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Whitlow to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Whitlow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whitlow is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Michael Whitlow accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Whitlow is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Whitlow offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whitlow's office at (706) 863-6637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Whitlow?
Please contact Dr. Whitlow's office at (706) 863-6637 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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