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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gamez, Anesthesiologist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Brock Gamez, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gamez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gamez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gamez’s office at (301) 942-8799.
What languages does Dr. Gamez speak?
Dr. Gamez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gamez typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gamez 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. Gamez. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- New Right Hip Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Strain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Recent Right Hip Muscle Pull
- Acute Right Hip Tendon Strain
- Right Hip Soft Tissue Strain
- Sudden Right Hip Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S76011A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, initial encounter
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gamez typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gamez 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. Gamez. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gamez accept my insurance?
Dr. Gamez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 942-8799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gamez accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Gamez in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
State of Maryland
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gamez's office located?
Dr. Brock Gamez's Primary Practice
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 942-8799
What is Dr. Gamez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gamez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467956151.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gamez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gamez
What is Dr. Brock Gamez's specialty?
Dr. Gamez is a Anesthesiologist near Silver Spring, MD.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Brock Gamez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gamez is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical 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
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Is Brock Gamez accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Brock Gamez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brock Gamez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gamez's office at (301) 942-8799 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brock Gamez?
Please contact Dr. Gamez's office at (301) 942-8799 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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