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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gay, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Robert Gay, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Gay completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Gay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gay’s office at (707) 546-3210.
Where did Dr. Gay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Gay board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Gay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Gay speak?
Dr. Gay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gay typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gay 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. Gay. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
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
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gay typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gay 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. Gay. 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:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gay accept my insurance?
Dr. Gay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 546-3210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gay accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Gay in Walnut Creek, 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
Central Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gay's office located?
Dr. Robert Gay's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(707) 546-3210
What is Dr. Gay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427057298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gay
What is Dr. Robert Gay's specialty?
Dr. Gay is a Anesthesiologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Robert Gay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gay is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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
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Is Robert Gay accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Gay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Gay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (707) 546-3210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Gay?
Please contact Dr. Gay's office at (707) 546-3210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Gay have?
Dr. Robert Gay is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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