54 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sturgeon, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Gerald Sturgeon, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. He has been practicing for over 54 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sturgeon graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Affil Hsps, Pediatrics Humana Hosp-Audubon, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sturgeon is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sturgeon’s office at (502) 897-1727.
Where did Dr. Sturgeon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Affil Hsps, Pediatrics Humana Hosp-Audubon, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Louisville Chldns Hosp | University of Louisville Program
Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Is Dr. Sturgeon board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Sturgeon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sturgeon speak?
Dr. Sturgeon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Sturgeon treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sturgeon 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. Sturgeon. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
- Low BMI for child
- Child underweight
- Pediatric low weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
- Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Diaper Rash
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Rashes
- Diaper dermatitis
- Nappy rash
- Baby rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L22: Diaper dermatitis
Which procedures does Dr. Sturgeon perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gerald Sturgeon may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sturgeon's office.
Does Dr. Sturgeon accept my insurance?
Dr. Sturgeon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 897-1727 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sturgeon accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Sturgeon in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
State of Kentucky
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Where is Dr. Sturgeon's office located?
Dr. Gerald Sturgeon's Primary Practice
4010 DuPont Cir Ste 283
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 897-1727
What is Dr. Sturgeon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sturgeon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174669469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sturgeon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sturgeon
What is Dr. Gerald Sturgeon's specialty?
Dr. Sturgeon is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY. Contact Dr. Sturgeon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerald Sturgeon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sturgeon 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
Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Gerald Sturgeon accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Sturgeon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Sturgeon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sturgeon's office at (502) 897-1727 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Sturgeon?
Please contact Dr. Sturgeon's office at (502) 897-1727 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Sturgeon have?
Dr. Gerald Sturgeon is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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