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Dr. Phillip Gaca, DO

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gaca, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Phillip Gaca, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaca graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Gaca is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaca’s office at (616) 365-7614.

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

    • Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gaca speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaca typically treat?

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

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    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:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gaca typically perform?

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

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Does Dr. Gaca accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 365-7614 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaca accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Gaca in Grand Rapids, MI 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)

    • Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gaca's office located?

    Dr. Phillip Gaca's Primary Practice

    6690 Crossings Dr SE Ste C

    Grand Rapids, MI 49508

    (616) 365-7614

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    Dr. Phillip Gaca's Practice 2

    6265 W River Rd NE

    Belmont, MI 49306

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

    Dr. Gaca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912999210.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaca?

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

    What is Dr. Phillip Gaca's specialty?

    Dr. Gaca is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Phillip Gaca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaca is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Methodist Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Phillip Gaca accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Gaca is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phillip Gaca offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaca's office at (616) 365-7614 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phillip Gaca?

    Please contact Dr. Gaca's office at (616) 365-7614 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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