Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gersch, Nephrologist in Hot Springs, AR?
Where did Dr. Gersch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Gersch speak?
Dr. Gersch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gersch typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gersch 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. Gersch. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gersch typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gersch 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. Gersch. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Does Dr. Gersch accept my insurance?
Dr. Gersch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 321-9803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gersch accept in Hot Springs, AR?
Dr. Gersch in Hot Springs, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Municipal League
Bankers Life
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gersch's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gersch affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gersch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gersch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gersch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326068867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gersch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gersch