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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hedrick, Internist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Joshua Hedrick, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hedrick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hedrick’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hedrick’s office at (954) 659-5427.
What languages does Dr. Hedrick speak?
Dr. Hedrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hedrick treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hedrick 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. Hedrick. 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:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
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:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M109: Gout, unspecified
- M1A9XX1: Chronic gout, unspecified, with 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:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- High C-Reactive Protein
- Blood
- C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
- Elevated CRP
- High CRP levels
- C-reactive protein elevation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7982: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Which procedures does Dr. Hedrick perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joshua Hedrick may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hedrick's office.
Does Dr. Hedrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Hedrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 659-5427 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hedrick accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Hedrick in Athens, 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
Alliant Health Plans
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. Hedrick's office located?
What is Dr. Hedrick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hedrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952721144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hedrick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hedrick
What is Dr. Joshua Hedrick's specialty?
Dr. Hedrick is a Internist near Athens, 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. Hedrick to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joshua Hedrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hedrick is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Newton Hospital, Piedmont Rockdale 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?
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Is Joshua Hedrick accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Hedrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Hedrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hedrick's office at (954) 659-5427 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Hedrick?
Please contact Dr. Hedrick's office at (954) 659-5427 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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