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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gales, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Kristin Gales, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gales’s office at (215) 349-5200.
What languages does Dr. Gales speak?
Dr. Gales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gales typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gales 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. Gales. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- 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:
- Smoking Addiction
- Smoking
- Cigarette Addiction
- Tobacco Dependence
- Nicotine Dependence
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17219: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders
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 an Internist like Dr. Gales typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Gales 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. Gales. 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. Gales accept my insurance?
Dr. Gales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 349-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gales accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gales in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gales' office located?
What is Dr. Gales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336536374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gales
What is Dr. Kristin Gales's specialty?
Dr. Gales is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
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. Kristin Gales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gales is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kristin Gales accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Kristin Gales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristin Gales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gales's office at (215) 349-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristin Gales?
Please contact Dr. Gales's office at (215) 349-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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