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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerola, Surgeon in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ruth Gerola, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gerola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerola’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerola’s office at (304) 691-1200.
What languages does Dr. Gerola speak?
Dr. Gerola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gerola treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Gerola 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. Gerola. 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:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder Disease
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Which procedures does Dr. Gerola perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruth Gerola may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gerola's office.
Does Dr. Gerola accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 691-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerola accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Gerola in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gerola's office located?
What is Dr. Gerola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326574005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerola
What is Dr. Ruth Gerola's specialty?
Dr. Gerola is a Surgeon near San Diego, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Gerola to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruth Gerola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerola is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
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Is Ruth Gerola accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Gerola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Gerola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerola's office at (304) 691-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Gerola?
Please contact Dr. Gerola's office at (304) 691-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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