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Dr. John Gelzhiser, MD

Warwick, RI

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gelzhiser, Internist in Warwick, RI?

    Dr. John Gelzhiser, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Warwick, RI. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Gelzhiser graduated from Hahnemann University School of Medicine. Dr. Gelzhiser is fluent in English, Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelzhiser’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelzhiser’s office at (401) 729-2800.

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

    • Medical School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine | Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gelzhiser board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. John Gelzhiser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gelzhiser speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gelzhiser treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gelzhiser 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. Gelzhiser. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Dementia with Mood Changes
    • Dementia
    • Mood Disorder
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes
    • Dementia with emotional problems
    • Mood swings in dementia
    • Cognitive decline with mood disorder
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
    • F0393: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with mood disturbance
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Gelzhiser perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gelzhiser performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gelzhiser. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Gelzhiser accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gelzhiser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 729-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gelzhiser accept in Warwick, RI?

    Dr. Gelzhiser in Warwick, RI 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 Rhode Island

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • State of Rhode Island

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gelzhiser's office located?

    Dr. John Gelzhiser's Primary Practice

    455 Toll Gate Rd

    Warwick, RI 02886

    (401) 729-2800

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

    Dr. Gelzhiser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013100759.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelzhiser?

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

    What is Dr. John Gelzhiser's specialty?

    Dr. Gelzhiser is a Internist near Warwick, RI.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Gelzhiser to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Gelzhiser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gelzhiser is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, The Miriam Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 John Gelzhiser accepting new patients in Warwick, RI?

    Yes, Dr. John Gelzhiser is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Gelzhiser offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gelzhiser's office at (401) 729-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Gelzhiser?

    Please contact Dr. Gelzhiser's office at (401) 729-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Gelzhiser have?

    Dr. John Gelzhiser is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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