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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gillenwater, Pediatrician in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Jay Gillenwater, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Gillenwater graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at University Of North Carolina. Dr. Gillenwater is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillenwater’s office at (434) 296-9161.
Where did Dr. Gillenwater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of North Carolina
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC | University of Washington School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gillenwater speak?
Dr. Gillenwater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gillenwater typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gillenwater 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. Gillenwater. 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)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gillenwater typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gillenwater 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. Gillenwater. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Gillenwater accept my insurance?
Dr. Gillenwater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 296-9161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gillenwater accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Gillenwater in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gillenwater's office located?
Dr. Jay Gillenwater's Primary Practice
1011 E Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-9161
What is Dr. Gillenwater's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gillenwater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528137155.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillenwater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gillenwater
What is Dr. Jay Gillenwater's specialty?
Dr. Gillenwater is a Pediatrician near Charlottesville, VA.
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 this Dr. Jay Gillenwater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gillenwater is affiliated with Uva University 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
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Is Jay Gillenwater accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Gillenwater is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Gillenwater offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gillenwater's office at (434) 296-9161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Gillenwater?
Please contact Dr. Gillenwater's office at (434) 296-9161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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