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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Machua, Rheumatologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Wambui Machua, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Machua is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Machua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Machua’s office.
What languages does Dr. Machua speak?
Dr. Machua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Machua treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Machua 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. Machua. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus kidney disease
- Lupus
- Discoid Lupus
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Autoimmune Disease
- DLE
- Skin lupus
- Chronic cutaneous lupus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
- L930: Discoid lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Overlap Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Overlap Syndrome
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M351: Other overlap syndromes
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
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sicca Syndrome
- Autoimmune dry eye disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3509: Sjogren syndrome with other organ involvement
Also known as:
- Gout in multiple joints
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Metabolic Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A09X0: Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites, without tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Scleroderma
- Systemic scleroderma
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Hardening of the Skin
- Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M349: Systemic sclerosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Machua perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wambui Machua may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Machua's office.
Does Dr. Machua accept my insurance?
Dr. Machua 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. Machua accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Machua 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
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Machua's office located?
What is Dr. Machua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Machua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144541079.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Machua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Machua
What is Dr. Wambui Machua's specialty?
Dr. Machua is a Rheumatologist near Atlanta, GA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Machua to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wambui Machua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Machua is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside 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
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Is Wambui Machua accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Wambui Machua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wambui Machua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Machua's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wambui Machua?
Please contact Dr. Machua's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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