Dr. Galen Church, DO
Sacramento, CA
19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Church, Family Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Galen Church, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Church graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed his residency at Hinsdale Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Church is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Church’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Church’s office at (916) 346-4219.
Where did Dr. Church go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hinsdale Hosp, Family Medicine | Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University | Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
What languages does Dr. Church speak?
Dr. Church and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Church typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Church 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. Church. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Church typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Church 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. Church. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Does Dr. Church accept my insurance?
Dr. Church accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 346-4219 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Church accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Church in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advanced Health
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Capital Blue Cross
Globe Life
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Summit Administration Services Inc
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Church's office located?
Dr. Galen Church's Primary Practice
1411 Expo Pkwy Ste 140
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 346-4219
What is Dr. Church's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Church's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467487868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Church?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Church
What is Dr. Galen Church's specialty?
Dr. Church is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Galen Church affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Church is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, St. John’s Health, Renown Regional Medical Center, St. Charles Bend, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea 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
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Is Galen Church accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Galen Church is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Galen Church offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Church's office at (916) 346-4219 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Galen Church?
Please contact Dr. Church's office at (916) 346-4219 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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