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Dr. Charles Gelfman, MD

Boca Raton, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gelfman, Internist in Boca Raton, FL?

    Dr. Charles Gelfman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boca Raton, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gelfman graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gelfman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelfman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelfman’s office at (561) 750-8083.

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

    • Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine | City Hosp | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Elmhurst) Program

    • Medical School: University Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris | Central University of Este (Uce) / School of Medicine | Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina

    Is Dr. Gelfman board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Gelfman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gelfman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gelfman treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gelfman 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. Gelfman. 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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
    • Blood Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
    • Glucose Intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Gelfman perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Gelfman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gelfman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gelfman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 750-8083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gelfman accept in Boca Raton, FL?

    Dr. Gelfman in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AMA Insurance Services

    • Bankers Life

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • United American / Torchmark

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gelfman's office located?

    Dr. Charles Gelfman's Primary Practice

    1905 Clint Moore Rd Ste 201

    Boca Raton, FL 33496

    (561) 750-8083

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    Dr. Charles Gelfman's Practice 2

    801 Meadows Rd Ste 117

    Boca Raton, FL 33486

    (561) 750-8083

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Charles Gelfman an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Gelfman has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Gelfman, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Gelfman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720010911.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelfman?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Gelfman's specialty?

    Dr. Gelfman is a Internist near Boca Raton, FL.

    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. Gelfman to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Gelfman is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?

    Explore Internist with 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 Gelfman accepting new patients in Boca Raton, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Charles Gelfman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gelfman's office at (561) 750-8083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Gelfman?

    Please contact Dr. Gelfman's office at (561) 750-8083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Gelfman have?

    Dr. Charles Gelfman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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