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Dr. Rachel Hamil, MD

Athens, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hamil, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Rachel Hamil, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hamil is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamil’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamil’s office at (706) 389-3065.

    What languages does Dr. Hamil speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hamil treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hamil 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. Hamil. 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 Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Muscle Involvement
    • Skin Condition
    • Left calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed left calf wound
    • Left calf ulcer stage 2
    • Right calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 2
    • Muscle affected right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 3

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed
    • L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed
    • L97215: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Right Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Open Sore on Leg
    • Skin Wound on Leg
    • Non-healing Wound
    • Open Sore
    • Skin Wound
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97922: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97912: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Ankle
    • Chronic Ulcer of the Left Ankle
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
    • L97312: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right ankle with fat layer exposed
    • L97322: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left ankle with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    What procedures does Dr. Hamil perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hamil 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. Hamil. 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:

    • Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
    • Compression Bandage Application
    • Leg Compression System
    • Ankle and Foot Compression

    CPT Codes:

    • 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Full Contact Leg Cast Application
    • Total Contact Cast
    • Rigid Leg Cast
    • Custom Leg Cast
    • Lower Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • 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
    • 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
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Does Dr. Hamil accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hamil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 389-3065 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hamil accept in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Hamil in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hamil's office located?

    Dr. Rachel Hamil's Primary Practice

    4017 Atlanta Hwy # A

    Athens, GA 30606

    (706) 389-3065

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    Dr. Rachel Hamil's Practice 2

    4017 Atlanta Hwy Ste A

    Bogart, GA 30622

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    Dr. Rachel Hamil's Practice 3

    355 Clear Creek Pkwy Ste 1008

    Lavonia, GA 30553

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

    Dr. Hamil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124087077.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamil?

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

    What is Dr. Rachel Hamil's specialty?

    Dr. Hamil is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Athens, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Hamil to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rachel Hamil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hamil is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville 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

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    Is Rachel Hamil accepting new patients in Athens, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Rachel Hamil is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rachel Hamil offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hamil's office at (706) 389-3065 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rachel Hamil?

    Please contact Dr. Hamil's office at (706) 389-3065 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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