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Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan, MD

Physiatrist

Carmichael, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gaerlan, Physiatrist in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Carmichael, CA. Dr. Gaerlan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaerlan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaerlan’s office at (872) 231-3162.

    What languages does Dr. Gaerlan speak?

    Dr. Gaerlan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gaerlan typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gaerlan 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. Gaerlan. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gaerlan typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gaerlan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaerlan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (872) 231-3162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaerlan accept in Carmichael, CA?

    Dr. Gaerlan in Carmichael, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gaerlan's office located?

    Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan's Primary Practice

    3900 Garfield Ave

    Carmichael, CA 95608

    (872) 231-3162

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    What is Dr. Gaerlan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gaerlan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902899669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaerlan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaerlan

    What is Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan's specialty?

    Dr. Gaerlan is a Physiatrist near Carmichael, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaerlan is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Uc Davis 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Maria Stella Gaerlan accepting new patients in Carmichael, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaerlan's office at (872) 231-3162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Stella Gaerlan?

    Please contact Dr. Gaerlan's office at (872) 231-3162 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gaerlan's office located?

    Dr. Gaerlan's office is located in Carmichael, CA.