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Dr. Viral Gala, MD

Pediatrician

California, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gala, Pediatrician in California, MD?

    Dr. Viral Gala, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in California, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gala is fluent in English, Guarani, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gala’s office at (301) 373-7900.

    Is Dr. Gala board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Viral Gala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gala speak?

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

    • English
    • Guarani
    • Hindi
    • Marathi

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gala typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gala 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. Gala. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gala typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Viral Gala may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 373-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gala accept in California, MD?

    Dr. Gala in California, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • State of Maryland

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    Where is Dr. Gala's office located?

    Mmc Dept Of Pediatrics

    22590 Shady Ct

    California, MD 20619

    (301) 373-7900

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    Dr. Viral Gala's Practice 2

    24035 Three Notch Rd

    Hollywood, MD 20636

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

    Dr. Gala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174701486.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gala?

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

    What is Dr. Viral Gala's specialty?

    Dr. Gala is a Pediatrician near California, MD.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Viral Gala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gala is affiliated with Medstar St. Mary's Hospital 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Viral Gala accepting new patients in California, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Viral Gala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Viral Gala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gala's office at (301) 373-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Viral Gala?

    Please contact Dr. Gala's office at (301) 373-7900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gala's office located?

    Dr. Gala's offices are located in California, MD and Hollywood, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Viral Gala have?

    Dr. Viral Gala is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.