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Dr. Brian Gallagher, MD

Lincoln, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gallagher, Hospitalist in Lincoln, NE?

    Dr. Brian Gallagher, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lincoln, NE. He is board certified. Dr. Gallagher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallagher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallagher’s office at (402) 481-8566.

    What languages does Dr. Gallagher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gallagher treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • 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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Which procedures does Dr. Gallagher perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Gallagher may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gallagher's office.

    Does Dr. Gallagher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gallagher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 481-8566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gallagher accept in Lincoln, NE?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • ProMedica Health System

    • Sanford Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gallagher's office located?

    Dr. Brian Gallagher's Primary Practice

    2300 S 16th St

    Lincoln, NE 68502

    (402) 481-8566

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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 1770978744.

    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. Brian Gallagher's specialty?

    Dr. Gallagher is a Hospitalist near Lincoln, NE. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Gallagher to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Gallagher is affiliated with Bryan East Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Brian Gallagher accepting new patients in Lincoln, NE?

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

    Does Dr. Brian Gallagher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (402) 481-8566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Gallagher?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (402) 481-8566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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