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44 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Gierahn, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Mount Pleasant, WI?
Dr. James Gierahn, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Gierahn graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Medical School Program. Dr. Gierahn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gierahn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gierahn’s office at (262) 687-8173.
Where did Dr. Gierahn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School Program
Medical School: New Jersey College of Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Gierahn speak?
Dr. Gierahn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gierahn treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gierahn 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. Gierahn. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does Dr. Gierahn perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gierahn 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. Gierahn. 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:
- 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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. Gierahn accept my insurance?
Dr. Gierahn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 687-8173 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gierahn accept in Mount Pleasant, WI?
Dr. Gierahn in Mount Pleasant, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bath Iron Works
Community Care of Wisconsin
Community Care Plan
FamilyCare Health Plans
Grant Industries Inc
Humana
Medicare
Peabody Energy Corporation
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gierahn's office located?
Dr. James Gierahn's Primary Practice
3807 Spring St
Mount Pleasant, WI 53405
(262) 687-8173
What is Dr. Gierahn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gierahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306870696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gierahn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gierahn
What is Dr. James Gierahn's specialty?
Dr. Gierahn is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Mount Pleasant, WI. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Gierahn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Gierahn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gierahn 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is James Gierahn accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, WI?
Yes, Dr. James Gierahn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Gierahn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gierahn's office at (262) 687-8173 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Gierahn?
Please contact Dr. Gierahn's office at (262) 687-8173 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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