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Dr. Martin Gessner, MD

Morganton, NC

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gessner, Internist in Morganton, NC?

    Dr. Martin Gessner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Morganton, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gessner graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gessner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gessner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gessner’s office at (828) 437-4211.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gessner board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Gessner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gessner speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gessner treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gessner 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. Gessner. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D513: Other dietary vitamin B12 deficiency anemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Which procedures does Dr. Gessner perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Martin Gessner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gessner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gessner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 437-4211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gessner accept in Morganton, NC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gessner's office located?

    Dr. Martin Gessner's Primary Practice

    103 Medical Heights Dr

    Morganton, NC 28655

    (828) 437-4211

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    Dr. Martin Gessner's Practice 2

    149 W Parker Rd Ste A

    Morganton, NC 28655

    (828) 437-4211

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

    Dr. Gessner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093746661.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gessner?

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

    What is Dr. Martin Gessner's specialty?

    Dr. Gessner is a Internist near Morganton, NC.

    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. Gessner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Martin Gessner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gessner is affiliated with UNC Health Blue Ridge 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

    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 Martin Gessner accepting new patients in Morganton, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Martin Gessner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Martin Gessner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gessner's office at (828) 437-4211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Martin Gessner?

    Please contact Dr. Gessner's office at (828) 437-4211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Martin Gessner have?

    Dr. Martin Gessner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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