Dr. Michael Garver, MD
Great Falls, MT
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garver, Pediatrician in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. Michael Garver, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Great Falls, MT. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Garver graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Primary Children'S Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; St Louis Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Garver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garver’s office at (406) 770-3000.
Where did Dr. Garver go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Primary Children'S Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; St Louis Childrens Hosp, Pediatrics | Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Primary Care) Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Garver board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Michael Garver, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Garver speak?
Dr. Garver and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garver typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Garver 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. Garver. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Garver typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Garver 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. Garver. 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:
- 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
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Garver accept my insurance?
Dr. Garver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 770-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garver accept in Great Falls, MT?
Dr. Garver in Great Falls, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Sanford Health
State of Montana
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Garver's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Garver affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garver has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Garver's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154322873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garver?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garver
What is Dr. Michael Garver's specialty?
Dr. Garver is a Pediatrician near Great Falls, MT.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is Dr. Michael Garver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garver is affiliated with Great Falls Clinic Hospital, Benefis Health System-East Campus 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 Dr. Michael Garver accepting new patients in Great Falls, MT?
Yes, Dr. Michael Garver is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Garver offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garver's office at (406) 770-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Garver?
Please contact Dr. Garver's office at (406) 770-3000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Garver's office located?
Dr. Garver's office is located in Great Falls, MT.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Garver have?
Dr. Michael Garver is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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