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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gallaher, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Preston Gallaher, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Gallaher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallaher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallaher’s office at (205) 934-3640.
Is Dr. Gallaher board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Preston Gallaher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gallaher speak?
Dr. Gallaher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gallaher treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gallaher 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. Gallaher. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Gallaher perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Preston Gallaher may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gallaher's office.
Does Dr. Gallaher accept my insurance?
Dr. Gallaher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-3640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gallaher accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Gallaher in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gallaher's office located?
Dr. Preston Gallaher's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(205) 934-3640
Dr. Preston Gallaher's Practice 2
Uab Department of Emergency Medicine Jt 266n 619 1
Birmingham, AL 35249
What is Dr. Gallaher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gallaher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578784773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallaher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gallaher
What is Dr. Preston Gallaher's specialty?
Dr. Gallaher is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Gallaher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Preston Gallaher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gallaher is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory, North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Preston Gallaher accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Preston Gallaher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Preston Gallaher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gallaher's office at (205) 934-3640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Preston Gallaher?
Please contact Dr. Gallaher's office at (205) 934-3640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Preston Gallaher have?
Dr. Preston Gallaher is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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