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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gast, Family Medicine Specialist in Green Bay, WI?
Dr. James Gast, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Green Bay, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gast graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Ft Wayne Med Educ Prog, Family Medicine. Dr. Gast is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gast’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gast’s office.
Where did Dr. Gast go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ft Wayne Med Educ Prog, Family Medicine | Ft Wayne Med Educ Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Gast board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Gast, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gast speak?
Dr. Gast and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gast typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gast 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. Gast. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gast typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gast 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. Gast. 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
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
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
Does Dr. Gast accept my insurance?
Dr. Gast accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gast accept in Green Bay, WI?
Dr. Gast in Green Bay, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gast's office located?
What is Dr. Gast's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710961529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gast?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gast
What is Dr. James Gast's specialty?
Dr. Gast is a Family Medicine Specialist near Green Bay, WI.
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. James Gast affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gast is affiliated with Bellin Health Oconto Hospital, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, Froedtert 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
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Is James Gast accepting new patients in Green Bay, WI?
Yes, Dr. James Gast is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Gast offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gast's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Gast?
Please contact Dr. Gast's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Gast have?
Dr. James Gast is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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