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Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD

Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD

Santa Monica, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gelberg, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Gelberg graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and completed her residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Family Medicine. Dr. Gelberg is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelberg’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelberg’s office at (310) 319-4700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gelberg?

    Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gelberg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Gelberg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Gelberg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Family Medicine | The Montefiore Medical Center | Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Gelberg board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lillian Gelberg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gelberg speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gelberg treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gelberg 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. Gelberg. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Polyarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Gelberg perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lillian Gelberg may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gelberg's office.

    Does Dr. Gelberg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gelberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gelberg accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gelberg's office located?

    Dr. Lillian Gelberg's Primary Practice

    1920 Colorado Ave

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 319-4700

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

    Dr. Gelberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639192487.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelberg?

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

    What is Dr. Lillian Gelberg's specialty?

    Dr. Gelberg is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gelberg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lillian Gelberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gelberg is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Lillian Gelberg accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lillian Gelberg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lillian Gelberg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gelberg's office at (310) 319-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lillian Gelberg?

    Please contact Dr. Gelberg's office at (310) 319-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lillian Gelberg have?

    Dr. Lillian Gelberg is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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