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Dr. Thomas Getta, MD
Emmetsburg, IA
39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Getta, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Emmetsburg, IA?
Dr. Thomas Getta, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Emmetsburg, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Getta completed his residency at Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Getta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Getta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Getta’s office.
Where did Dr. Getta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia
Is Dr. Getta board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Getta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Getta speak?
Dr. Getta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Getta typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Getta 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. Getta. 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 here.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Getta typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Getta 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. Getta. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Does Dr. Getta accept my insurance?
Dr. Getta 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. Getta accept in Emmetsburg, IA?
Dr. Getta in Emmetsburg, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Getta's office located?
What is Dr. Getta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Getta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538226758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Getta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Getta
What is Dr. Thomas Getta's specialty?
Dr. Getta is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Emmetsburg, IA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Thomas Getta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Getta is affiliated with Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Thomas Getta accepting new patients in Emmetsburg, IA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Getta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Getta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Getta's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Getta?
Please contact Dr. Getta's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Getta have?
Dr. Thomas Getta is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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