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. 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 as an 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sturgeon typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th 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:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sturgeon typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Sturgeon may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Sturgeon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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.
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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.
Is this Dr. Gerald Sturgeon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sturgeon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cincinnati Childrens - Burnet Campus. 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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