Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerdes, Family Medicine Specialist in Creston, IA?
Where did Dr. Gerdes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Gerdes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Gerdes, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerdes speak?
Dr. Gerdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerdes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerdes 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. Gerdes. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerdes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Gerdes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Gerdes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gerdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 782-7091 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerdes accept in Creston, IA?
Dr. Gerdes in Creston, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Gerdes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gerdes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gerdes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gerdes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972540011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerdes