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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galat, Family Medicine Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Absalon Galat is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Galat is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galat’s office at (818) 627-3050.
What languages does Dr. Galat speak?
Dr. Galat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galat typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galat 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. Galat. 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:
- 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:
- Disability Evaluation
- Disabilities
- Disability assessment
- Impairment evaluation
- Functional capacity exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0271: Encounter for disability determination
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sheltered Homelessness
- Living in a Shelter
- Temporary Housing
- Homeless in Shelter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5901: Sheltered homelessness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galat typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Absalon Galat may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Galat's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Galat accept my insurance?
Dr. Galat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 627-3050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galat accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Galat in Van Nuys, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Galat's office located?
Dr. Absalon Galat's Primary Practice
6551 Van Nuys Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 627-3050
What is Dr. Galat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891050753.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galat
What is Dr. Absalon Galat's specialty?
Dr. Galat is a Family Medicine Specialist near Van Nuys, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Absalon Galat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galat is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Absalon Galat accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. Absalon Galat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Absalon Galat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galat's office at (818) 627-3050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Absalon Galat?
Please contact Dr. Galat's office at (818) 627-3050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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