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Who is Dr. Gates, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Joan Gates, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office at (408) 947-2500.
What languages does Dr. Gates speak?
Dr. Gates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gates treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gates 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. Gates. 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:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Skin (Other Areas)
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Skin Ulcer with Muscle Damage on Lower Left Leg
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-pressure ulcer
- Dermal ulcer
- Persistent skin wound
- Chronic sore
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Deep Leg Ulcer
- Muscle-Involved Skin Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound with Muscle Damage
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98493: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of muscle
- L98494: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with necrosis of bone
- L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
- L97923: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with necrosis of muscle
- L97919: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with unspecified severity
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Pressure Sore
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
- L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4
- L89214: Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 4
- L89814: Pressure ulcer of head, stage 4
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Muscle Damage
- Skin Condition
- Left calf deep ulcer
- Muscle necrosis left calf wound
- Left calf ulcer stage 4
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97223: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with necrosis of muscle
What procedures does Dr. Gates perform?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gates 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. Gates. 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:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Gates accept my insurance?
Dr. Gates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 947-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Gates in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Medicaid
Medicare
Mohawk Industries
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gates' office located?
What is Dr. Gates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245213727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gates
What is Dr. Joan Gates's specialty?
Dr. Gates is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Jose, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gates to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joan Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gates is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: O'Connor Hospital - San Jose, CA. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Joan Gates accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Gates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Gates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (408) 947-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Gates?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (408) 947-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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