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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Getter, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Benjamin Getter, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Getter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Getter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Getter’s office at (210) 684-3900.
What languages does Dr. Getter speak?
Dr. Getter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Getter treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Getter 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. Getter. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Getter perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Getter may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Getter's office.
Does Dr. Getter accept my insurance?
Dr. Getter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 684-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Getter accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Getter in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Montana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Getter's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Getter's Primary Practice
4242 E Piedras Dr Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 684-3900
What is Dr. Getter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Getter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124255773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Getter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Getter
What is Dr. Benjamin Getter's specialty?
Dr. Getter is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Antonio, TX. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Getter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Getter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Getter is affiliated with Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Ohiohealth Mansfield Hospital, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Benjamin Getter accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Getter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Getter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Getter's office at (210) 684-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Getter?
Please contact Dr. Getter's office at (210) 684-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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