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Dr. Edward Gills, MD

Fort Smith, AR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gills, Family Medicine Specialist in Fort Smith, AR?

    Dr. Edward Gills, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Gills completed his residency at Scott & White Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Gills is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gills’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gills’s office at (479) 785-2431.

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

    • Residency: Scott & White Mem Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx

    Is Dr. Gills board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Gills, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gills speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gills treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gills 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. Gills. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Gills perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Edward Gills may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gills' office.

    Does Dr. Gills accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gills accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 785-2431 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gills accept in Fort Smith, AR?

    Dr. Gills in Fort Smith, AR 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Arkansas

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gills' office located?

    Dr. Edward Gills' Primary Practice

    1301 S E St

    Fort Smith, AR 72901

    (479) 785-2431

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    Dr. Edward Gills' Practice 2

    880 W Main St

    Booneville, AR 72927

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    Dr. Edward Gills' Practice 3

    1001 Towson Ave

    Fort Smith, AR 72901

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

    Dr. Gills's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952316366.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gills?

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

    What is Dr. Edward Gills's specialty?

    Dr. Gills is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fort Smith, AR. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Gills to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edward Gills affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gills is affiliated with Uams Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Edward Gills accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?

    Yes, Dr. Edward Gills is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edward Gills offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gills's office at (479) 785-2431 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edward Gills?

    Please contact Dr. Gills's office at (479) 785-2431 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Gills have?

    Dr. Edward Gills is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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