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. Dr. Askar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Askar’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Askar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Askar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Askar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Gina Askar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Askar is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Augusta University 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
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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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