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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gerard, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Westport, CT?
Dr. Jody Gerard, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Westport, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Gerard completed his residency at University Of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gerard is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerard’s office at (203) 895-2355.
Where did Dr. Gerard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Pittsburgh
Is Dr. Gerard board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jody Gerard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerard speak?
Dr. Gerard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerard typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerard 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. Gerard. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerard typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerard 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. Gerard. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Gerard accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 895-2355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerard accept in Westport, CT?
Dr. Gerard in Westport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gerard's office located?
What is Dr. Gerard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144229006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerard
What is Dr. Jody Gerard's specialty?
Dr. Gerard is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Westport, CT.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Jody Gerard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gerard is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital, Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Danbury Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Stamford Health 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jody Gerard accepting new patients in Westport, CT?
Yes, Dr. Jody Gerard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jody Gerard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerard's office at (203) 895-2355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jody Gerard?
Please contact Dr. Gerard's office at (203) 895-2355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jody Gerard have?
Dr. Jody Gerard is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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