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Dr. Riaz Rassekh, MD

Dr. Riaz Rassekh, MD

Augusta, GA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rassekh, Family Medicine Specialist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Riaz Rassekh, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Rassekh graduated from Technology University of Santiago School of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Family Medicine. Dr. Rassekh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rassekh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rassekh’s office at (706) 798-1700.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Family Medicine | Medical College of Georgia Program

    • Medical School: University Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago | Technology University of Santiago School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rassekh board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Riaz Rassekh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rassekh speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rassekh treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rassekh 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. Rassekh. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hormone Disorders
    • Metabolic Syndrome
    • Nutritional Deficiencies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8639: Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Carbohydrate Malabsorption
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Carbohydrate Absorption Problems
    • Sugar Malabsorption
    • Carbohydrate Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7439: Other disorders of intestinal carbohydrate absorption

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density and Structure Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Abnormal Bone Density
    • Bone Structure Problem
    • Bone Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site

    Which procedures does Dr. Rassekh perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Riaz Rassekh may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rassekh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rassekh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 798-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rassekh accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Rassekh in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rassekh's office located?

    Dr. Riaz Rassekh's Primary Practice

    2011 Windsor Spring Rd

    Augusta, GA 30906

    (706) 798-1700

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

    Dr. Rassekh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285674770.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rassekh?

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

    What is Dr. Riaz Rassekh's specialty?

    Dr. Rassekh is a Family Medicine Specialist near Augusta, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Rassekh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Riaz Rassekh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rassekh is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Riaz Rassekh accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Riaz Rassekh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Riaz Rassekh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rassekh's office at (706) 798-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Riaz Rassekh?

    Please contact Dr. Rassekh's office at (706) 798-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Riaz Rassekh have?

    Dr. Riaz Rassekh is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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