Who is Dr. Gaela, Family Medicine Specialist in Anchorage, AK?
Where did Dr. Gaela go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Warren Hosp, Family Medicine | PCOM/Warren Hospital Div Program
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gaela board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joan Gaela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gaela speak?
Dr. Gaela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaela typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gaela 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. Gaela. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaela typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joan Gaela may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Gaela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gaela accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Gaela's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Gaela's office located?
What is Dr. Gaela's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750470142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaela