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Dr. Viorel Gheorghe, MD

Saint Cloud, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gheorghe, Internist in Saint Cloud, MN?

    Dr. Viorel Gheorghe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Cloud, MN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gheorghe is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gheorghe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gheorghe’s office at (320) 240-2832.

    Is Dr. Gheorghe board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Viorel Gheorghe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gheorghe speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    What conditions does Dr. Gheorghe treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gheorghe 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. Gheorghe. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Posture
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Poor Posture
    • Postural Imbalance
    • Stooped Posture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Gheorghe perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Gheorghe 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. Gheorghe. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Gheorghe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gheorghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 240-2832 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gheorghe accept in Saint Cloud, MN?

    Dr. Gheorghe in Saint Cloud, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Genesis Health System

    • HealthPartners

    • Hennepin Health Plan (MN)

    • Medicare

    • South Country Health Alliance

    • State of Minnesota

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gheorghe's office located?

    Dr. Viorel Gheorghe's Primary Practice

    1900 Centracare Cir

    Saint Cloud, MN 56303

    (320) 240-2832

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    Dr. Viorel Gheorghe's Practice 2

    1200 6th Ave N

    Saint Cloud, MN 56303

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

    Dr. Gheorghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033127287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gheorghe?

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

    What is Dr. Viorel Gheorghe's specialty?

    Dr. Gheorghe is a Internist near Saint Cloud, MN.

    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. Gheorghe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Viorel Gheorghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gheorghe is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Viorel Gheorghe accepting new patients in Saint Cloud, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Viorel Gheorghe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Viorel Gheorghe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gheorghe's office at (320) 240-2832 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Viorel Gheorghe?

    Please contact Dr. Gheorghe's office at (320) 240-2832 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Viorel Gheorghe have?

    Dr. Viorel Gheorghe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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