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Dr. Seth Gerard, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lynchburg, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gerard, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lynchburg, VA?

    Dr. Seth Gerard, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lynchburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gerard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerard’s office at (434) 200-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Gerard speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerard typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerard 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. Gerard. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    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:

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerard typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seth Gerard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gerard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gerard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gerard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 200-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gerard accept in Lynchburg, VA?

    Dr. Gerard in Lynchburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gerard's office located?

    Dr. Seth Gerard's Primary Practice

    1901 Tate Springs Rd

    Lynchburg, VA 24501

    (434) 200-3000

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    Dr. Seth Gerard's Practice 2

    1613 Oakwood St

    Bedford, VA 24523

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    Dr. Seth Gerard's Practice 3

    800 Oak St

    Farmville, VA 23901

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

    Dr. Gerard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336679158.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerard?

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

    What is Dr. Seth Gerard's specialty?

    Dr. Gerard is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lynchburg, VA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Seth Gerard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gerard is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Reston Hospital Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Seth Gerard accepting new patients in Lynchburg, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Seth Gerard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Seth Gerard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gerard's office at (434) 200-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Seth Gerard?

    Please contact Dr. Gerard's office at (434) 200-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gerard's office located?

    Dr. Gerard's offices are located in Lynchburg, VA, Bedford, VA, and Farmville, VA.