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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gura, Internist in Ankeny, IA?
Dr. George Gura, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ankeny, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gura is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gura’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gura’s office at (641) 753-4021.
What languages does Dr. Gura speak?
Dr. Gura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gura typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gura 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. Gura. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gura typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Gura 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. Gura. 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. Gura accept my insurance?
Dr. Gura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 753-4021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gura accept in Ankeny, IA?
Dr. Gura in Ankeny, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Gura's office located?
What is Dr. Gura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194165639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gura
What is Dr. George Gura's specialty?
Dr. Gura is a Internist near Ankeny, IA.
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.
Is this Dr. George Gura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gura is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 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
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Is George Gura accepting new patients in Ankeny, IA?
Yes, Dr. George Gura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Gura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gura's office at (641) 753-4021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Gura?
Please contact Dr. Gura's office at (641) 753-4021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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