24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gessner, Pediatrician in Raleigh, NC?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gessner?
Dr. Richard Gessner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gessner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Raleigh, NC community, Dr. Gessner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gessner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc
Is Dr. Gessner board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Richard Gessner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Gessner speak?
Dr. Gessner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gessner typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gessner 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. Gessner. 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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gessner typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gessner 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. Gessner. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Gessner accept my insurance?
Dr. Gessner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 781-7490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gessner accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Gessner in Raleigh, NC 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Design Plus
Independence Health Group
State of North Carolina
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gessner's office located?
Dr. Richard Gessner's Primary Practice
3100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 300
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 781-7490
What hospitals are Dr. Gessner affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gessner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gessner's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gessner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134151723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gessner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gessner