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Dr. Andrew Garff, MD

Potomac, MD

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garff, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Potomac, MD?

    Dr. Andrew Garff, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Potomac, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Garff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garff’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garff’s office at (928) 771-5100.

    Is Dr. Garff board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Garff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garff speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Garff treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Garff 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. Garff. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled lower back muscle
    • Lumbar muscle strain
    • Back tendon strain
    • Lower back soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Garff perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Andrew Garff may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garff's office.

    Does Dr. Garff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 771-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garff accept in Potomac, MD?

    Dr. Garff in Potomac, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Carle Foundation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garff's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Garff's Primary Practice

    350 Fortune Ter Ste D

    Potomac, MD 20854

    (928) 771-5100

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    Dr. Andrew Garff's Practice 2

    6401 America Blvd

    Hyattsville, MD 20782

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    Dr. Andrew Garff's Practice 3

    18045 Georgia Ave

    Olney, MD 20832

    (301) 774-8026

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

    Dr. Garff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487604559.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garff?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Garff's specialty?

    Dr. Garff is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Potomac, MD. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Garff to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Garff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garff is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Andrew Garff accepting new patients in Potomac, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Garff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Garff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garff's office at (928) 771-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Garff?

    Please contact Dr. Garff's office at (928) 771-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Garff have?

    Dr. Andrew Garff is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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