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Dr. Charles Gardner, MD

Dr. Charles Gardner, MD

Alexandria, VA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gardner, Family Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Charles Gardner, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Gardner graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Virginia Bch Gen Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Gardner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gardner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gardner’s office at (703) 379-8879.

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

    • Residency: Virginia Bch Gen Hosp, Family Medicine | First Colonial Family Practice | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wv University School Of Medicine Morgantown | West Virginia University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gardner board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Gardner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gardner speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gardner typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gardner 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. Gardner. 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 here.

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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. Gardner typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Gardner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gardner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gardner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 379-8879 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gardner accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Gardner in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gardner's office located?

    Dr. Charles Gardner's Primary Practice

    1703 N Beauregard St Ste 401

    Alexandria, VA 22311

    (703) 379-8879

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    Dr. Charles Gardner's Practice 2

    9015 Silverbrook Rd

    Fairfax Station, VA 22039

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    Dr. Charles Gardner's Practice 3

    3289 Woodburn Rd Ste 280

    Annandale, VA 22003

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

    Dr. Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881763670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gardner?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Gardner's specialty?

    Dr. Gardner is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, VA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Charles Gardner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gardner is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Musc Health University Medical Center, Sentara Northern Virginia 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Charles Gardner accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Gardner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Gardner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gardner's office at (703) 379-8879 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Gardner?

    Please contact Dr. Gardner's office at (703) 379-8879 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Gardner have?

    Dr. Charles Gardner is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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