30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Huggins, Internist in Douglasville, GA?
Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Douglasville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Huggins completed her residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Huggins is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huggins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huggins’s office.
Where did Dr. Huggins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga
Is Dr. Huggins board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Huggins speak?
Dr. Huggins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Huggins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Huggins 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. Huggins. 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:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Huggins typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Huggins 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. Huggins. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Huggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Huggins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Huggins accept in Douglasville, GA?
Dr. Huggins in Douglasville, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Huggins' office located?
Dr. Michelle Huggins also offers virtual visits
Dr. Michelle Huggins' Primary Practice
12551 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30134
What is Dr. Huggins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Huggins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316957939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huggins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Huggins
What is Dr. Michelle Huggins's specialty?
Dr. Huggins is a Internist near Douglasville, GA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Michelle Huggins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Huggins is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Villa Rica, Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Huggins accepting new patients in Douglasville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Huggins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Huggins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Huggins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Huggins?
Please contact Dr. Huggins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Huggins have?
Dr. Michelle Huggins is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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