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Dr. Kristina Drake, MD

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Drake, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Kristina Drake, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Drake is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drake’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drake’s office at (706) 721-1459.

    What languages does Dr. Drake speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Drake treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Drake 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. Drake. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Mental Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Health Condition (NOS)
    • General Mental Illness
    • Undiagnosed Mental Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F99: Mental disorder, not otherwise specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Drake perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristina Drake may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Drake's office.

    Does Dr. Drake accept my insurance?

    Dr. Drake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-1459 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Drake accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Drake in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority PEBA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Drake's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Drake's Primary Practice

    1120 15th St

    Augusta, GA 30912

    (706) 721-1459

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    Dr. Kristina Drake's Practice 2

    1499 Walton Way Ste 1400

    Augusta, GA 30901

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

    Dr. Drake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992202543.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drake?

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

    What is Dr. Kristina Drake's specialty?

    Dr. Drake is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Augusta, GA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Drake to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristina Drake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Drake is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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 Kristina Drake accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Drake is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Drake offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Drake's office at (706) 721-1459 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristina Drake?

    Please contact Dr. Drake's office at (706) 721-1459 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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