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Dr. Louis Hempel, MD

Atlanta, GA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hempel, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Louis Hempel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Hempel completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Hempel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hempel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hempel’s office at (404) 633-4595.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky

    Is Dr. Hempel board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Hempel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Hempel speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hempel treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hempel 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. Hempel. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Which procedures does Dr. Hempel perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Louis Hempel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hempel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hempel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 633-4595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hempel 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hempel's office located?

    Dr. Louis Hempel's Primary Practice

    1875 Century Blvd NE Ste 150

    Atlanta, GA 30345

    (404) 633-4595

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    Dr. Louis Hempel's Practice 2

    6918 McGinnis Ferry Rd # 200

    Suwanee, GA 30024

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    Dr. Louis Hempel's Practice 3

    125 Clairemont Ave Ste 190

    Decatur, GA 30030

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

    Dr. Hempel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134168834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hempel?

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

    What is Dr. Louis Hempel's specialty?

    Dr. Hempel is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hempel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Louis Hempel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hempel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Louis Hempel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Hempel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louis Hempel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hempel's office at (404) 633-4595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Louis Hempel?

    Please contact Dr. Hempel's office at (404) 633-4595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Hempel have?

    Dr. Louis Hempel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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