43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gleason, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Gleason go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Dermatology; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gleason board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Gleason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gleason speak?
Dr. Gleason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gleason typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gleason 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. Gleason. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gleason typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gleason 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. Gleason. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Gleason accept my insurance?
Dr. Gleason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 244-8760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gleason accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Gleason in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Gleason's office located?
510 Gleason Medical Assoc
1789 S Braddock Ave Ste 510
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 244-8760
What hospitals are Dr. Gleason affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gleason has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gleason's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gleason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437123767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gleason?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gleason