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Dr. David Gibbons, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gibbons, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. David Gibbons, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gibbons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gibbons’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gibbons’s office at (610) 402-0100.

    What languages does Dr. Gibbons speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gibbons typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Gibbons 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. Gibbons. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    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

    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:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Gibbons typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Gibbons may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gibbons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gibbons accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gibbons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gibbons accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Gibbons in Allentown, PA 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)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UMR Administered Payer

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    Where is Dr. Gibbons' office located?

    402 Oacis

    2166 S 12th St Ste 402

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 402-0100

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    Dr. David Gibbons' Practice 2

    2545 Schoenersville Rd

    Bethlehem, PA 18017

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    Dr. David Gibbons' Practice 3

    3435 Winchester Rd Ste 201

    Allentown, PA 18104

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

    Dr. Gibbons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720320047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gibbons?

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

    What is Dr. David Gibbons's specialty?

    Dr. Gibbons is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Allentown, PA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. David Gibbons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gibbons is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. David Gibbons accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. David Gibbons is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Gibbons offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gibbons' office at (610) 402-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Gibbons?

    Please contact Dr. Gibbons' office at (610) 402-0100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gibbons' office located?

    Dr. Gibbons' offices are located in Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA.