Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gacha, Hospitalist in Greer, SC?
Dr. Samuel Gacha, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Greer, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Gacha graduated from Universidad De Granada, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gacha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gacha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gacha’s office.
Where did Dr. Gacha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program
Medical School: University Militar Nueva Granada- Bogota- Colombia | Universidad De Granada, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Gacha board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Gacha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gacha speak?
Dr. Gacha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gacha treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gacha 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. Gacha. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gacha perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Gacha may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gacha's office.
Does Dr. Gacha accept my insurance?
Dr. Gacha 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. Gacha accept in Greer, SC?
Dr. Gacha in Greer, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Gacha's office located?
What is Dr. Gacha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gacha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053316281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gacha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gacha
What is Dr. Samuel Gacha's specialty?
Dr. Gacha is a Hospitalist near Greer, SC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Gacha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Gacha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gacha is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Samuel Gacha accepting new patients in Greer, SC?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Gacha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Gacha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gacha's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Gacha?
Please contact Dr. Gacha's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Gacha have?
Dr. Samuel Gacha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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