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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. George, Hospitalist in Decatur, GA?
Dr. Ayodeji George, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Decatur, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. George is fluent in English, Spanish, and Yoruba, 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 (912) 486-1430.
Where did Dr. George go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria (Formerly University Of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria)
Is Dr. George board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Ayodeji George, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. George speak?
Dr. George and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Yoruba
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. George typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. George typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ayodeji George may include:
Please contact Dr. George's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. George accept my insurance?
Dr. George accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 486-1430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. George accept in Decatur, GA?
Dr. George in Decatur, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. George's office located?
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 1255521126.
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. Ayodeji George's specialty?
Dr. George is a Hospitalist near Decatur, 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. Ayodeji George affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. George is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Emory Decatur Hospital, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Musc Health University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ayodeji George accepting new patients in Decatur, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ayodeji George is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ayodeji George offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. George's office at (912) 486-1430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ayodeji George?
Please contact Dr. George's office at (912) 486-1430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ayodeji George have?
Dr. Ayodeji George is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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