Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cohen, Internist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Gerald Cohen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Cohen graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cohen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cohen’s office at (562) 594-9546.
Where did Dr. Cohen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Mary Med Center | St Mary Medical Center Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Cohen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Cohen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cohen speak?
Dr. Cohen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cohen typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cohen typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Cohen 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. Cohen. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Cohen accept my insurance?
Dr. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 594-9546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cohen accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Cohen in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cohen's office located?
Dr. Gerald Cohen's Primary Practice
3801 Katella Ave Ste 330
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 594-9546
What is Dr. Cohen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306877253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cohen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cohen
What is Dr. Gerald Cohen's specialty?
Dr. Cohen is a Internist near Los Alamitos, CA.
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. Gerald Cohen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cohen is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
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Is Gerald Cohen accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Cohen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Cohen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (562) 594-9546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Cohen?
Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (562) 594-9546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gerald Cohen have?
Dr. Gerald Cohen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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