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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dunford, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Clayton Dunford, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Dunford graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Dunford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dunford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dunford’s office at (800) 532-6151.
Where did Dr. Dunford go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Med Center
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Dunford speak?
Dr. Dunford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dunford typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dunford 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. Dunford. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dunford typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Dunford may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Dunford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dunford accept my insurance?
Dr. Dunford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 532-6151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dunford accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Dunford in Athens, 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
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dunford's office located?
What is Dr. Dunford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dunford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750363438.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dunford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dunford
What is Dr. Clayton Dunford's specialty?
Dr. Dunford is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Athens, GA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Clayton Dunford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dunford is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Clayton Dunford accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Clayton Dunford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clayton Dunford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dunford's office at (800) 532-6151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clayton Dunford?
Please contact Dr. Dunford's office at (800) 532-6151 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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