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Dr. Veronica Gipps, MD

Dr. Veronica Gipps, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gipps, Physiatrist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Veronica Gipps, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Gipps graduated from Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gipps is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gipps’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gipps’s office at (954) 522-8688.

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

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine | Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr | Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Gipps board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Veronica Gipps, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Gipps speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gipps treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gipps 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. Gipps. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • One-sided paralysis
    • Half-body paralysis
    • Hemiparesis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8190: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Does Dr. Gipps accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gipps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 522-8688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gipps accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Gipps in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Community Care

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gipps' office located?

    Dr. Veronica Gipps' Primary Practice

    1211 SE 2nd Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    (954) 522-8688

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

    Dr. Gipps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093704348.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gipps?

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

    What is Dr. Veronica Gipps's specialty?

    Dr. Gipps is a Physiatrist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Gipps to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Veronica Gipps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gipps is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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

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    Is Veronica Gipps accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Veronica Gipps is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Veronica Gipps offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gipps's office at (954) 522-8688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Veronica Gipps?

    Please contact Dr. Gipps's office at (954) 522-8688 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Veronica Gipps have?

    Dr. Veronica Gipps is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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