Dr. Frederick Gahl, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Rockford, IL

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Gahl, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Rockford, IL?

Dr. Frederick Gahl, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Gahl completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Anesthesiology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Gahl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gahl’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gahl’s office at (815) 316-7300.

Where did Dr. Gahl go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Anesthesiology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

Is Dr. Gahl board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

Yes, Dr. Frederick Gahl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

What languages does Dr. Gahl speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gahl typically treat?

As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gahl 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. Gahl. 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:

Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lower Back Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Nerve Compression
Compressed Nerve in Neck

ICD-10 Codes:

M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

Also known as:

Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
Back Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorder
Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica

ICD-10 Codes:

M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

Also known as:

Lower Back Spondylosis
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Lumbar Spondylosis
Lower Back Arthritis
Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

Also known as:

Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Ache
Backache

ICD-10 Codes:

M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
Back Pain
SI Joint Inflammation
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Inflamed SI Joint

ICD-10 Codes:

M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gahl typically perform?

As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Frederick Gahl may include:

Please contact Dr. Gahl's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Gahl accept my insurance?

Dr. Gahl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 316-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Gahl accept in Rockford, IL?

Dr. Gahl in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
South Carolina Medical Association

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Where is Dr. Gahl's office located?

Dr. Frederick Gahl's Primary Practice

2902 McFarland Rd Ste 100

Rockford, IL 61107

(815) 316-7300

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What hospitals are Dr. Gahl affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Gahl has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital,Rockford, IL

Ranked Colon Surgery

Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital,McHenry, IL

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center,Rockford, IL

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center,Dixon, IL

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

Dr. Gahl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760443774.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gahl?

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

What is Dr. Frederick Gahl's specialty?

Dr. Gahl is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Rockford, IL.

What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

Is Dr. Frederick Gahl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Gahl is affiliated with Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center 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

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