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Dr. Gary Van Ert, MD

Dr. Gary Van Ert, MD

Lincoln, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Van Ert, Family Medicine Specialist in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Gary Van Ert, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Van Ert graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NE COLL OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at University Sd Affil Hospital. Dr. Van Ert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Ert’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Ert’s office at (402) 488-5050.

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

    • Residency: University Sd Affil Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | UNIVERSITY OF NE COLL OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Van Ert board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Van Ert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Van Ert speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Van Ert 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. Van Ert. 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:

    • 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Van Ert typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Van Ert may include:

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

    Does Dr. Van Ert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Ert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 488-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Ert accept in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Van Ert in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Van Ert's office located?

    Dr. Gary Van Ert's Primary Practice

    4701 Normal Blvd

    Lincoln, NE 68506

    (402) 488-5050

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

    Dr. Van Ert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194894451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Ert?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Van Ert's specialty?

    Dr. Van Ert is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lincoln, NE.

    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. Gary Van Ert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Van Ert is affiliated with Bryan East Campus, Chi Health St. Elizabeth Regional 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 Gary Van Ert accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Van Ert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Van Ert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Ert's office at (402) 488-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Van Ert?

    Please contact Dr. Van Ert's office at (402) 488-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Van Ert have?

    Dr. Gary Van Ert is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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