Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olubowale, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Olubowale graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Olubowale is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olubowale’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olubowale’s office at (706) 571-3300.
Where did Dr. Olubowale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Olubowale board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Olubowale speak?
Dr. Olubowale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Olubowale treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Olubowale 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. Olubowale. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney and Ureter Problem
- Renal and Ureteral Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Olubowale perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Folarin Olubowale may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Olubowale's office.
Does Dr. Olubowale accept my insurance?
Dr. Olubowale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 571-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olubowale accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Olubowale in Columbus, 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
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Olubowale's office located?
Dr. Folarin Olubowale's Primary Practice
1711 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 571-3300
What is Dr. Olubowale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olubowale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437138872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olubowale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olubowale
What is Dr. Folarin Olubowale's specialty?
Dr. Olubowale is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbus, GA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Olubowale to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Folarin Olubowale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olubowale is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Folarin Olubowale accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Folarin Olubowale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Folarin Olubowale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olubowale's office at (706) 571-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Folarin Olubowale?
Please contact Dr. Olubowale's office at (706) 571-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Folarin Olubowale have?
Dr. Folarin Olubowale is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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