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Dr. Joseph Austin, MD

Dr. Joseph Austin, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Austin, Vascular Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Joseph Austin, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Austin completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Austin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Austin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Austin’s office at (404) 365-0966.

    Where did Dr. Austin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery | McMaster University

    Is Dr. Austin board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Austin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Austin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Austin treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Austin 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. Austin. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Arterial Disease with Gangrene in Right Leg
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Gangrene
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with Tissue Death
    • Gangrene from Poor Circulation
    • Artery Disease with Gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70261: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    What procedures does Dr. Austin perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Austin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Austin. 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Austin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Austin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 365-0966 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Austin accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Austin in Atlanta, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Austin's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Austin's Primary Practice

    20 Glenlake Pkwy

    Atlanta, GA 30328

    (404) 365-0966

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    Dr. Joseph Austin's Practice 2

    3495 Piedmont Rd NE Bldg 9

    Atlanta, GA 30305

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    Dr. Joseph Austin's Practice 3

    2400 Mount Zion Pkwy

    Jonesboro, GA 30236

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

    Dr. Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932314283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Austin?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Austin's specialty?

    Dr. Austin is a Vascular Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Austin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Austin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Austin is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta 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

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    Is Joseph Austin accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Austin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Austin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Austin's office at (404) 365-0966 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Austin?

    Please contact Dr. Austin's office at (404) 365-0966 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Austin have?

    Dr. Joseph Austin is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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