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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gales, Pulmonologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Zachary Gales, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gales’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gales’s office at (757) 484-5900.
What languages does Dr. Gales speak?
Dr. Gales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gales typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gales 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. Gales. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gales typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Gales may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Gales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gales accept my insurance?
Dr. Gales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 484-5900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gales accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Gales in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Gales' office located?
Dr. Zachary Gales' Primary Practice
100 Kingsley Ln Ste 400
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 484-5900
What is Dr. Gales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598031312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gales
What is Dr. Zachary Gales's specialty?
Dr. Gales is a Pulmonologist near Norfolk, VA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Zachary Gales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gales is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zachary Gales accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Gales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Gales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gales's office at (757) 484-5900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Gales?
Please contact Dr. Gales's office at (757) 484-5900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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