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Dr. Helen Garner, MD

Saint Louis, MO

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Garner, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Helen Garner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garner graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at Carle Fndn Hosp, Internal Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Garner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garner’s office at (314) 340-6389.

    Where did Dr. Garner go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Carle Fndn Hosp, Internal Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Neurology; Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: M G M Med Coll, Ranchi University, Jamshedpur, Bihar, India | Ranchi University / Rajendra Medical College | Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences | Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

    Is Dr. Garner board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Garner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Garner treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Garner 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. Garner. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Garner perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Garner 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. Garner. 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:

    • 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:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Garner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 340-6389 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garner accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Garner in Saint Louis, MO 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)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Missouri

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Garner's office located?

    Dr. Helen Garner's Primary Practice

    1400 Lemay Ferry Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63125

    (314) 340-6389

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    Dr. Helen Garner's Practice 2

    5943 Telegraph Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63129

    (314) 925-0903

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    Dr. Helen Garner's Practice 3

    9916 Reavis Rd

    Affton, MO 63123

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

    Dr. Garner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215191861.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garner?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Garner's specialty?

    Dr. Garner is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Garner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Helen Garner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Garner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Helen Garner accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Garner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Garner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garner's office at (314) 340-6389 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helen Garner?

    Please contact Dr. Garner's office at (314) 340-6389 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Helen Garner have?

    Dr. Helen Garner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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