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Who is Dr. Gude, Family Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Sarah Gude, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Gude is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gude’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gude’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gude speak?
Dr. Gude and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gude typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gude 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. Gude. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gude typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gude performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gude. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Gude accept my insurance?
Dr. Gude accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gude accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Gude in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Gude's office located?
What is Dr. Gude's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gude's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043651680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gude?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gude
What is Dr. Sarah Gude's specialty?
Dr. Gude is a Family Medicine Specialist near Des Moines, IA.
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. Sarah Gude affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gude is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Sarah Gude accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Gude is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Gude offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gude's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Gude?
Please contact Dr. Gude's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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3509 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317