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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gehman, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Michael Gehman, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gehman completed his residency at Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Infectious Diseases; Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gehman is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gehman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gehman’s office.
Where did Dr. Gehman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mcp Hahnemann Univ, Infectious Diseases; Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
Is Dr. Gehman board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Gehman, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gehman speak?
Dr. Gehman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gehman treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gehman 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. Gehman. 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 White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Rapid Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Rapid Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86072: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86071: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Which procedures does Dr. Gehman perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Gehman may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gehman's office.
Does Dr. Gehman accept my insurance?
Dr. Gehman 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. Gehman accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Gehman in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Gehman's office located?
What is Dr. Gehman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gehman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912973041.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gehman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gehman
What is Dr. Michael Gehman's specialty?
Dr. Gehman is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Gehman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Gehman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gehman is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Michael Gehman accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Gehman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Gehman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gehman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Gehman?
Please contact Dr. Gehman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Gehman have?
Dr. Michael Gehman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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