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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerges, Internist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Chawki Gerges, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Gerges graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gerges is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerges’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerges’s office at (559) 636-1168.
Where did Dr. Gerges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine | Albany Medical Center Program
Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerges speak?
Dr. Gerges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Gerges treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gerges 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. Gerges. 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 Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
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:
- Strep Bronchitis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Bronchitis
- Streptococcal Bronchitis
- Chest Cold from Strep
ICD-10 Codes:
- J202: Acute bronchitis due to streptococcus
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute abdomen
- Sudden stomach pain
- Emergency abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R100: Acute abdomen
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Non-allergic nasal inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J300: Vasomotor rhinitis
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Gerges perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chawki Gerges 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gerges' office.
Does Dr. Gerges accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 636-1168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerges accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Gerges in Visalia, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gerges' office located?
Dr. Chawki Gerges' Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-1168
What is Dr. Gerges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982600946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerges
What is Dr. Chawki Gerges's specialty?
Dr. Gerges is a Internist near Visalia, CA.
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. Gerges to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chawki Gerges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerges is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Adventist Health Hanford 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 Chawki Gerges accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chawki Gerges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chawki Gerges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerges's office at (559) 636-1168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chawki Gerges?
Please contact Dr. Gerges's office at (559) 636-1168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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