Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gara, Internist in Glens Falls, NY?
Dr. Philip Gara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Glens Falls, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gara’s office at (518) 747-3376.
Is Dr. Gara board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Gara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gara speak?
Dr. Gara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gara treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gara 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. Gara. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Cognitive Problems
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Gara perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Gara 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. Gara. 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:
- 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. Gara accept my insurance?
Dr. Gara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 747-3376 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gara accept in Glens Falls, NY?
Dr. Gara in Glens Falls, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CDPHP
HealthComp
Hines Interests LTD Partnership
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
Nascentia Health
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gara's office located?
What is Dr. Gara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740278837.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gara
What is Dr. Philip Gara's specialty?
Dr. Gara is a Internist near Glens Falls, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Gara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Philip Gara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gara is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Philip Gara accepting new patients in Glens Falls, NY?
Yes, Dr. Philip Gara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Gara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gara's office at (518) 747-3376 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Gara?
Please contact Dr. Gara's office at (518) 747-3376 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Gara have?
Dr. Philip Gara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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