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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okarter, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Ned Okarter, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okarter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okarter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okarter’s office at (404) 303-3759.
What languages does Dr. Okarter speak?
Dr. Okarter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okarter typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okarter 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. Okarter. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okarter typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ned Okarter may include:
Please contact Dr. Okarter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okarter accept my insurance?
Dr. Okarter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 303-3759 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okarter accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Okarter 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Okarter's office located?
Dr. Ned Okarter's Primary Practice
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 303-3759
What is Dr. Okarter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okarter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457679037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okarter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okarter
What is Dr. Ned Okarter's specialty?
Dr. Okarter is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Ned Okarter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okarter is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Adventhealth Gordon, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ned Okarter accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ned Okarter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ned Okarter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okarter's office at (404) 303-3759 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ned Okarter?
Please contact Dr. Okarter's office at (404) 303-3759 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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