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Dr. Susan Garwood, MD

Hickory, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garwood, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hickory, NC?

    Dr. Susan Garwood, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garwood’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garwood’s office at (828) 323-8281.

    What languages does Dr. Garwood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Garwood treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Garwood 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. Garwood. 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 Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins with Leg Ulcer
    • Varicose Veins
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Leg Ulcer from Varicose Veins
    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83009: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with ulcer of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Dermal Ulcer of Leg
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97909: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of unspecified lower leg with unspecified severity

    What procedures does Dr. Garwood perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Garwood performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Garwood. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Garwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 323-8281 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garwood accept in Hickory, NC?

    Dr. Garwood in Hickory, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garwood's office located?

    Dr. Susan Garwood's Primary Practice

    915 Tate Blvd SE

    Hickory, NC 28602

    (828) 323-8281

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    Dr. Susan Garwood's Practice 2

    415 N Center St

    Hickory, NC 28601

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    Dr. Susan Garwood's Practice 3

    200 Medical Park Dr Ste 400

    Concord, NC 28025

    (704) 786-1108

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

    Dr. Garwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053381921.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garwood?

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

    What is Dr. Susan Garwood's specialty?

    Dr. Garwood is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hickory, NC.

    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. Garwood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Susan Garwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garwood is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus, Frye Regional Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease 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 Susan Garwood accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Susan Garwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Susan Garwood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garwood's office at (828) 323-8281 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Susan Garwood?

    Please contact Dr. Garwood's office at (828) 323-8281 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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