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Dr. Gayle Schantzen, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Family Medicine Specialist

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 with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. 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 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 as a 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Schantzen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Schantzen typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gayle Schantzen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Schantzen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Schantzen's office located?

    Dr. Gayle Schantzen's Primary Practice

    90 Ritchie Hwy

    Pasadena, MD 21122

    (443) 837-1521

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    Dr. Gayle Schantzen's Practice 2

    9500 Arena Dr

    Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

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    What is Dr. Schantzen's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Gayle Schantzen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schantzen is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Calverthealth Medical Center, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Um Charles Regional Medical 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Gayle Schantzen?

    Please contact Dr. Schantzen's office at (443) 837-1521 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schantzen's office located?

    Dr. Schantzen's offices are located in Pasadena, MD and Upper Marlboro, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gayle Schantzen have?

    Dr. Gayle Schantzen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.