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Dr. Gayle Schantzen, MD
Pasadena, MD
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schantzen, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Pasadena, MD?
Dr. Gayle Schantzen, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, MD. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Schantzen completed her residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Family Medicine; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Brooke Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Schantzen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schantzen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schantzen’s office at (443) 837-1521.
Where did Dr. Schantzen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Family Medicine; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Brooke Army Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd
Is Dr. Schantzen board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gayle Schantzen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schantzen speak?
Dr. Schantzen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schantzen treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Schantzen 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. Schantzen. 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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Schantzen perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gayle Schantzen may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schantzen's office.
Does Dr. Schantzen accept my insurance?
Dr. Schantzen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 837-1521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schantzen accept in Pasadena, MD?
Dr. Schantzen in Pasadena, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schantzen's office located?
What is Dr. Schantzen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schantzen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699871368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schantzen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schantzen
What is Dr. Gayle Schantzen's specialty?
Dr. Schantzen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Pasadena, MD. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Schantzen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gayle Schantzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schantzen is affiliated with Calverthealth Medical Center, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Gayle Schantzen accepting new patients in Pasadena, MD?
Yes, Dr. Gayle Schantzen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gayle Schantzen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schantzen's office at (443) 837-1521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gayle Schantzen?
Please contact Dr. Schantzen's office at (443) 837-1521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gayle Schantzen have?
Dr. Gayle Schantzen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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