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Dr. Gerard Leahy, MD

Sun City, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leahy, Hospitalist in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Gerard Leahy, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Leahy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leahy’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leahy’s office at (602) 239-2296.

    Is Dr. Leahy board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard Leahy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Leahy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leahy treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Leahy 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. Leahy. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Leahy perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerard Leahy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Leahy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leahy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 239-2296 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leahy accept in Sun City, AZ?

    Dr. Leahy in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leahy's office located?

    Dr. Gerard Leahy's Primary Practice

    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd

    Sun City, AZ 85351

    (602) 239-2296

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    Dr. Gerard Leahy's Practice 2

    5555 W Thunderbird Rd

    Glendale, AZ 85306

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    Dr. Gerard Leahy's Practice 3

    1111 E McDowell Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85006

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

    Dr. Leahy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124255294.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leahy?

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

    What is Dr. Gerard Leahy's specialty?

    Dr. Leahy is a Hospitalist near Sun City, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Leahy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerard Leahy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leahy is affiliated with Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ, Valleywise Health 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 Gerard Leahy accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard Leahy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerard Leahy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (602) 239-2296 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerard Leahy?

    Please contact Dr. Leahy's office at (602) 239-2296 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gerard Leahy have?

    Dr. Gerard Leahy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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