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Dr. Allen Griffin, MD

Georgetown, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Griffin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Georgetown, KY?

    Dr. Allen Griffin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Georgetown, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Griffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffin’s office at (502) 286-3072.

    What languages does Dr. Griffin speak?

    Dr. Griffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Griffin typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin. 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 here.

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Other Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J188: Other pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Griffin typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Allen Griffin may include:

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Griffin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 286-3072 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Griffin accept in Georgetown, KY?

    Dr. Griffin in Georgetown, KY 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

    • CommuniCare Health Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?

    Dr. Allen Griffin's Primary Practice

    1502 Oxford Dr Ste 100

    Georgetown, KY 40324

    (502) 286-3072

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    Dr. Allen Griffin's Practice 2

    1138 Lexington Rd Ste 290

    Georgetown, KY 40324

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    Dr. Allen Griffin's Practice 3

    4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 303

    Louisville, KY 40241

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    What is Dr. Griffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Griffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659413136.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffin

    What is Dr. Allen Griffin's specialty?

    Dr. Griffin is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Georgetown, KY.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Allen Griffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Griffin is affiliated with Clark Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Allen Griffin accepting new patients in Georgetown, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Allen Griffin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allen Griffin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (502) 286-3072 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allen Griffin?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (502) 286-3072 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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