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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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Garwood typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Bone inflammation
- Infected bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97412: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
- Skin Condition
- Left calf deep ulcer
- Fat layer exposed left calf wound
- Left calf ulcer stage 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Garwood typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garwood's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Atrium Health University City 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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