14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gard, Hospitalist in Savannah, GA?
Where did Dr. Gard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Life University College of Chiropractic | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Gard board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Dwayne Gard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gard speak?
Dr. Gard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gard typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gard 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. Gard. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gard typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Dwayne Gard may include:
Please contact Dr. Gard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gard accept my insurance?
Dr. Gard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 350-2155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gard accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Gard in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gard's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053440099.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gard