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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerritz, Physiatrist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Peter Gerritz, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gerritz graduated from University of California. Dr. Gerritz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerritz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerritz’s office at (561) 302-4462.
Where did Dr. Gerritz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Gerritz speak?
Dr. Gerritz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gerritz typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gerritz 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. Gerritz. 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:
- Use of Assistive Devices
- Assistive Devices
- Medical Support Devices
- Adaptive Equipment
- Mobility Aids
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z978: Presence of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- History of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Past TBI
- Previous head injury
- History of concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Loss of Upper Right Leg
- Limb Loss
- Right Leg Amputation
- Missing Right Upper Leg
- Right Above-Knee Amputation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z89611: Acquired absence of right leg above knee
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gerritz typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gerritz 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. Gerritz. 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:
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Does Dr. Gerritz accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerritz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 302-4462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerritz accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Gerritz in Oakland, 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
Central Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gerritz's office located?
What is Dr. Gerritz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerritz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396903621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerritz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerritz
What is Dr. Peter Gerritz's specialty?
Dr. Gerritz is a Physiatrist near Oakland, 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 this Dr. Peter Gerritz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerritz is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Peter Gerritz accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Gerritz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Gerritz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerritz's office at (561) 302-4462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Gerritz?
Please contact Dr. Gerritz's office at (561) 302-4462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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