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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Gerges, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Salwa Gerges, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Gerges completed her residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gerges is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gerges’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gerges’s office at (718) 283-7089.
Where did Dr. Gerges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Gerges board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Salwa Gerges, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gerges speak?
Dr. Gerges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerges typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerges 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. Gerges. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gerges typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gerges 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. Gerges. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Gerges accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-7089 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gerges accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gerges in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Network Solutions
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gerges' office located?
Dr. Salwa Gerges' Primary Practice
4719 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 283-7089
What is Dr. Gerges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gerges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336109701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gerges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gerges
What is Dr. Salwa Gerges's specialty?
Dr. Gerges is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Salwa Gerges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gerges is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center. 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Salwa Gerges accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Salwa Gerges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salwa Gerges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gerges's office at (718) 283-7089 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salwa Gerges?
Please contact Dr. Gerges's office at (718) 283-7089 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Salwa Gerges have?
Dr. Salwa Gerges is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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