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Dr. James Gallagher, MD

Agawam, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gallagher, Internist in Agawam, MA?

    Dr. James Gallagher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Agawam, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gallagher completed his residency at U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gallagher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallagher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallagher’s office.

    Where did Dr. Gallagher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Univ Campus, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Gallagher board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Gallagher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gallagher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gallagher typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gallagher typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Gallagher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gallagher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gallagher accept in Agawam, MA?

    Dr. Gallagher in Agawam, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gallagher's office located?

    Dr. James Gallagher's Primary Practice

    61 Cooper St

    Agawam, MA 01001

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    Dr. James Gallagher's Practice 2

    400 Groton Rd

    Ayer, MA 01432

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    Dr. James Gallagher's Practice 3

    1253 Hartford Tpke

    Vernon, CT 06066

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

    Dr. Gallagher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801817325.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallagher?

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

    What is Dr. James Gallagher's specialty?

    Dr. Gallagher is a Internist near Agawam, MA.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. James Gallagher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gallagher is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Windham Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is James Gallagher accepting new patients in Agawam, MA?

    Yes, Dr. James Gallagher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gallagher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gallagher?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Gallagher have?

    Dr. James Gallagher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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