GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Askar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Gina Askar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Askar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Askar’s office at (706) 721-3813.
What languages does Dr. Askar speak?
Dr. Askar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Askar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Askar 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. Askar. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Enterococcus Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Enterococcal Disease
- Enterococcus Bacteria
- VRE infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B952: Enterococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Askar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gina Askar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Askar's office.
Does Dr. Askar accept my insurance?
Dr. Askar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-3813 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Askar accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Askar in Kennesaw, 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
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Askar's office located?
Dr. Gina Askar's Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(706) 721-3813
What is Dr. Askar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Askar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376168468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Askar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Askar
What is Dr. Gina Askar's specialty?
Dr. Askar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kennesaw, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Askar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gina Askar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askar is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Gina Askar accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Gina Askar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gina Askar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Askar's office at (706) 721-3813 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gina Askar?
Please contact Dr. Askar's office at (706) 721-3813 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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