To make an appointment, please call (678) 226-9866 or email us at info@lakesideallergyasthma.com. You can also book on ZocDoc here.
For your first appointment:
Bring any records that relate to your visit on the day of your appointment. If you need to cancel, please call (678) 226-9866 48 hours in advance of your appointment date. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you.
Below you will find a list of CPT codes that are used for allergy testing. We recommend that you call your insurance carrier prior to your appointment date and verify that these test are covered.
When you call your insurance about the coverage, those allergy testing codes will be helpful:
CPT 95004 – Skin Testing – Allergen Extracts
CPT 95024 – Intradermal Allergen Extract
CPT 94010
CPT 94060
Your insurance carrier may also request a diagnosis codes. These are as follows:
J30.1- Allergic Rhinitis
J31.0 – Chronic Rhinitis
J45.909- Asthma
The insurance company will inform you if you have either a co-payment due or if there is a deductible. The co-payment will be due at the time of the visit. Also, please bring your current insurance card so it can be verified and updated in our system.
For an allergy visit, please also note:
1. Please arrive 20 minutes early to complete your paperwork.
2. If you are currently taking any of the following medications that contain
antihistamines, stop 5 days prior to your appointment, unless your condition will not allow you to stop the medications:
Allegra
Clarinex
Claritin/Alavert
Xyzal
Zyrtec
Patanase
Pepcid
Tagament
Zantac
Hydroxyzine/Atarax
Chlorpheniramine
**Astelin/Astepro/Dymista nose spray – Do not take 2 weeks prior to testing.
**If you are taking Doxepin or Elavil, please call our office. You may use Benadryl until the day prior to your appointment, If you are taking antihistamines for hives or rash, you may continue and the doctor will consider alternative testing if necessary.
3. Please bring it with you to the appointment along with a list of medications that you are taking.
** Your appointment may last up to one and half hours. **