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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerdes, Internist in Kirksville, MO?
Dr. Maura Gerdes, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kirksville, MO. She is board certified. Dr. Gerdes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerdes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerdes’s office at (660) 665-3599.
What languages does Dr. Gerdes speak?
Dr. Gerdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gerdes treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gerdes 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. Gerdes. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Which procedures does Dr. Gerdes perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maura Gerdes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gerdes' office.
Does Dr. Gerdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (660) 665-3599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerdes accept in Kirksville, MO?
Dr. Gerdes in Kirksville, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gerdes' office located?
Dr. Maura Gerdes' Primary Practice
1605 S Baltimore St Ste B
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3599
What is Dr. Gerdes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043593841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerdes
What is Dr. Maura Gerdes's specialty?
Dr. Gerdes is a Internist near Kirksville, MO.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Gerdes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maura Gerdes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerdes is affiliated with Northeast Regional Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Maura Gerdes accepting new patients in Kirksville, MO?
Yes, Dr. Maura Gerdes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maura Gerdes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerdes's office at (660) 665-3599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maura Gerdes?
Please contact Dr. Gerdes's office at (660) 665-3599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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