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Dr. Katherine Gerstle, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Springfield, MA

27 Years of Experience

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gerstle, Family Medicine Specialist in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Katherine Gerstle, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Gerstle is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Italian, Polish, and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerstle’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerstle’s office.

    Where did Dr. Gerstle go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Washington

    Is Dr. Gerstle board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Gerstle, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gerstle speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • French
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerstle typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerstle 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. Gerstle. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerstle typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Gerstle may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gerstle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gerstle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gerstle accept in Springfield, MA?

    Dr. Gerstle in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Gerstle's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Gerstle's Primary Practice

    380 Plainfield St

    Springfield, MA 01107

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    Dr. Katherine Gerstle's Practice 2

    8 Burnham St

    Turners Falls, MA 01376

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    Dr. Katherine Gerstle's Practice 3

    48 Sanderson St

    Greenfield, MA 01301

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    What hospitals are Dr. Gerstle affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Gerstle has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital Association,Colebrook, NH

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

    Dr. Gerstle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700808839.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerstle?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Gerstle's specialty?

    Dr. Gerstle is a Family Medicine Specialist near Springfield, MA.

    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 Dr. Katherine Gerstle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gerstle is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Baystate 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Katherine Gerstle accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?

    No, Dr. Katherine Gerstle is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Gerstle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gerstle's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Gerstle?

    Please contact Dr. Gerstle's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gerstle's office located?

    Dr. Gerstle's offices are located in Springfield, MA, Turners Falls, MA, and Greenfield, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Gerstle have?

    Dr. Katherine Gerstle is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.