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Dr. Liza Genao, MD

Chapel Hill, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Genao, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Liza Genao, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Genao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Genao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Genao’s office at (800) 266-3853.

    What languages does Dr. Genao speak?

    Dr. Genao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Genao treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Genao 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. Genao. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Which procedures does Dr. Genao perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Liza Genao may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Genao's office.

    Does Dr. Genao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Genao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 266-3853 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Genao accept in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Dr. Genao in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Genao's office located?

    Dr. Liza Genao's Primary Practice

    1129 Weaver Dairy Rd Ste N

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    (800) 266-3853

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    Dr. Liza Genao's Practice 2

    2351 Erwin Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

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    Dr. Liza Genao's Practice 3

    4220 N Roxboro St

    Durham, NC 27704

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    What is Dr. Genao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Genao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508086182.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Genao?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Genao

    What is Dr. Liza Genao's specialty?

    Dr. Genao is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Chapel Hill, NC. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Genao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Liza Genao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Genao is affiliated with Duke University Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Liza Genao accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Liza Genao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Liza Genao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Genao's office at (800) 266-3853 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Liza Genao?

    Please contact Dr. Genao's office at (800) 266-3853 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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