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Dr. Kathleen Gallagher, MD

Cary, NC

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gallagher, Pediatrician in Cary, NC?

    Dr. Kathleen Gallagher, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Cary, NC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Gallagher graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Gallagher is fluent in English, Sign Languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallagher’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallagher’s office at (919) 467-3211.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Duke University Med Ctr | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gallagher board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Gallagher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gallagher speak?

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

    • English

    • Sign Languages

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gallagher treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gallagher 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. Gallagher. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Baby trouble nursing
    • Neonatal feeding issues at breast
    • Infant breastfeeding problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Which procedures does Dr. Gallagher perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Gallagher may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gallagher's office.

    Does Dr. Gallagher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gallagher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 467-3211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gallagher accept in Cary, NC?

    Dr. Gallagher in Cary, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • State of North Carolina

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gallagher's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Gallagher's Primary Practice

    1001 Crescent Green

    Cary, NC 27518

    (919) 467-3211

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    Dr. Kathleen Gallagher's Practice 2

    316 Judd Place Dr

    Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

    (919) 557-2362

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

    Dr. Gallagher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942253604.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallagher?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Gallagher's specialty?

    Dr. Gallagher is a Pediatrician near Cary, NC. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gallagher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Gallagher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gallagher is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus 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

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    Explore Pediatrician 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 Kathleen Gallagher accepting new patients in Cary, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Gallagher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Gallagher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (919) 467-3211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Gallagher?

    Please contact Dr. Gallagher's office at (919) 467-3211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Gallagher have?

    Dr. Kathleen Gallagher is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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