Who is Dr. Ortega, Internist in Rockville, MD?
Where did Dr. Ortega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM)
Is Dr. Ortega board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gezzer Ortega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ortega speak?
Dr. Ortega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ortega typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ortega 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. Ortega. 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ortega typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gezzer Ortega 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
Please contact Dr. Ortega's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortega accept in Rockville, MD?
Dr. Ortega in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Ortega's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 3 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
73% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Gezzer Ortega an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ortega has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ortega, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Candidate Member, of Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)
Professional Member of Surgical Outcomes Club (SOC)
Resident Member of American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Professional Member of National Medical Association (NMA)
Professional Member of National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
Professional Member of American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Professional Member of Student National Medical Association (SNMA), Member,
Awards
Surgical Section of the National Medical Association – Bronze Medal for Paper Competition at the Drew Walker Symposium, 2012
Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery Center – Certificate for successful completion
15th National Hispanic Medical Association – Certificate, Most Outstanding Poster Research Presentation, 2011
Latino Health Organization at Howard University College of Medicine – HUCM Outstanding Service and Leadership Student Council Award
Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship Foundation – Gates Millennium Scholar
the Syracuse University Department of Biology – Ruth Meyer Undergraduate Research Scholar Award
What is Dr. Ortega's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477808343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortega
What is Dr. Gezzer Ortega's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.