52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crooks, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gary Crooks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 52 years. Dr. Crooks graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Crooks is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crooks’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crooks’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Crooks?
Dr. Gary Crooks, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Crooks empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Illness, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Crooks is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Crooks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Crooks speak?
Dr. Crooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Crooks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Crooks 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. Crooks. 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 here.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Crooks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Crooks 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. Crooks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Crooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Crooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crooks accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Crooks in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Crooks' office located?
What is Dr. Crooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831129980.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crooks
What is Dr. Gary Crooks's specialty?
Dr. Crooks is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
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.
Is this Dr. Gary Crooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crooks is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gary Crooks accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gary Crooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Crooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crooks's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Crooks?
Please contact Dr. Crooks's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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