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Dr. Matthew Gale, MD

Kentwood, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gale, Internist in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. Matthew Gale, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gale is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gale’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gale’s office at (616) 391-6271.

    Is Dr. Gale board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Gale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gale speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gale typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gale 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. Gale. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gale typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gale 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. Gale. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Gale accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 391-6271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gale accept in Kentwood, MI?

    Dr. Gale in Kentwood, MI 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gale's office located?

    200 Shmg Internal Medicine

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

    (616) 391-6271

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    Dr. Matthew Gale's Practice 2

    25 Michigan St NE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Dr. Matthew Gale's Practice 3

    5060 Cascade Rd SE Ste A

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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

    Dr. Gale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952565509.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gale?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Gale's specialty?

    Dr. Gale is a Internist near Kentwood, MI.

    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. Matthew Gale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gale is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital 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 Matthew Gale accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Gale is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Gale offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gale's office at (616) 391-6271 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Gale?

    Please contact Dr. Gale's office at (616) 391-6271 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Gale have?

    Dr. Matthew Gale is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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