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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. George, Infectious Disease Specialist in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. Griffen George, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Stockbridge, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. George is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. George’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. George’s office at (770) 741-1750.
What languages does Dr. George speak?
Dr. George and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. George typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. George typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. George 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. George. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. George accept my insurance?
Dr. George accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 741-1750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. George accept in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. George in Stockbridge, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. George's office located?
Dr. Griffen George's Primary Practice
7444 Hannover Pkwy S Ste 210
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 741-1750
What is Dr. George's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. George's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972910339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. George?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. George
What is Dr. Griffen George's specialty?
Dr. George is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Stockbridge, 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. Griffen George affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. George is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Emory University Hospital 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 Griffen George accepting new patients in Stockbridge, GA?
Yes, Dr. Griffen George is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Griffen George offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. George's office at (770) 741-1750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Griffen George?
Please contact Dr. George's office at (770) 741-1750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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