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Who is Dr. Gay, Rheumatologist in Winston Salem, NC?
Dr. Robert Gay, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gay’s office at (336) 896-1477.
What languages does Dr. Gay speak?
Dr. Gay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gay treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Gay 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. Gay. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
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:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
- Uric Acid Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1A9XX1: Chronic gout, unspecified, with tophus (tophi)
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Polymyositis
- Myositis
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Idiopathic polymyositis
- Muscle inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3320: Polymyositis, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gay perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Gay may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gay's office.
Does Dr. Gay accept my insurance?
Dr. Gay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 896-1477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gay accept in Winston Salem, NC?
Dr. Gay in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Gay's office located?
Dr. Robert Gay's Primary Practice
1551 Westbrook Plaza Dr Ste 200
Winston Salem, NC 27103
(336) 896-1477
What is Dr. Gay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649290669.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gay
What is Dr. Robert Gay's specialty?
Dr. Gay is a Rheumatologist near Winston Salem, NC. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Gay to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Gay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gay is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. 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
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Is Robert Gay accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?
Yes, Dr. Robert Gay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Gay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (336) 896-1477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Gay?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (336) 896-1477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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