27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Girmay, Family Medicine Specialist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Girmay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph'S Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Girmay board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aregai Girmay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Girmay speak?
Dr. Girmay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Girmay typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Girmay 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. Girmay. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Girmay typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Aregai Girmay may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Girmay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Girmay accept my insurance?
Dr. Girmay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 852-5294 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Girmay accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Girmay in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Girmay's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Girmay affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Girmay has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Girmay's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Girmay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295731271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Girmay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Girmay