22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gurka, Internist in Salem, NH?
Where did Dr. Gurka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saint Vincent Hospital | Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester | St. Vincent's Hospital | St Vincent Hospital Program
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences/ Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Gurka board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Gurka, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gurka speak?
Dr. Gurka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gurka typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gurka 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. Gurka. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gurka typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Gurka may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gurka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gurka accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 893-8330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurka accept in Salem, NH?
Dr. Gurka in Salem, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gurka's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gurka affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gurka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gurka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669494290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurka
What is Dr. Joseph Gurka's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.