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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Morel, Internist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Laurent Morel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Morel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morel’s office at (706) 546-0832.
What languages does Dr. Morel speak?
Dr. Morel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Morel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Morel 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. Morel. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Morel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laurent Morel 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. Morel's office.
Does Dr. Morel accept my insurance?
Dr. Morel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 546-0832 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Morel accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Morel 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Morel's office located?
Dr. Laurent Morel's Primary Practice
1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste H
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-0832
What is Dr. Morel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Morel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437649787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Morel
What is Dr. Laurent Morel's specialty?
Dr. Morel 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. Morel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laurent Morel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Morel is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Laurent Morel accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Laurent Morel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurent Morel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Morel's office at (706) 546-0832 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurent Morel?
Please contact Dr. Morel's office at (706) 546-0832 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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