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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shirazi, Hospitalist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Amir Shirazi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shirazi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirazi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirazi’s office at (706) 389-3410.
What languages does Dr. Shirazi speak?
Dr. Shirazi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shirazi typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shirazi 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. Shirazi. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shirazi typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Amir Shirazi may include:
Please contact Dr. Shirazi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shirazi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirazi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 389-3410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirazi accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Shirazi 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
Alliant Health Plans
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shirazi's office located?
What is Dr. Shirazi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirazi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780115204.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirazi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirazi
What is Dr. Amir Shirazi's specialty?
Dr. Shirazi is a Hospitalist near Athens, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Amir Shirazi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shirazi is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Cherokee 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 Amir Shirazi accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Amir Shirazi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Shirazi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirazi's office at (706) 389-3410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Shirazi?
Please contact Dr. Shirazi's office at (706) 389-3410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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