49 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerald, Family Medicine Specialist in Bowie, MD?
Where did Dr. Gerald go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Family Medicine; Howard Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Gerald board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melvin Gerald is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerald speak?
Dr. Gerald and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerald typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerald 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. Gerald. 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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
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
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerald typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Gerald may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Gerald's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gerald accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 832-7007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerald accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Gerald in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of North Carolina
Troy Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gerald's office located?
Dr. Melvin Gerald's Primary Practice
14999 Health Center Dr Ste 204
Bowie, MD 20716
(202) 832-7007
What hospitals are Dr. Gerald affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gerald has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gerald's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811931140.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerald?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerald