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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gay, Family Medicine Specialist in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Christopher Gay, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sparks, NV with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gay’s office at (775) 982-3000.
What languages does Dr. Gay speak?
Dr. Gay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gay typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gay 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. Gay. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gay typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gay 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. Gay. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Does Dr. Gay accept my insurance?
Dr. Gay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 982-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gay accept in Sparks, NV?
Dr. Gay in Sparks, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gay's office located?
What is Dr. Gay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164003430.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gay
What is Dr. Christopher Gay's specialty?
Dr. Gay is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sparks, NV.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Christopher Gay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gay is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Gay accepting new patients in Sparks, NV?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Gay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Gay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (775) 982-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Gay?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (775) 982-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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