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Edit this profileWhere to find Anwar S. Gerges, MD
- San Antonio location main office
19234 Stonehue, San Antonio, TX 78258 - Abilene location
6300 Regional Plz Ste 475, Abilene, TX 79606 - El Paso location
11989 Pellicano Dr Ste D, El Paso, TX 79936
About Dr. Gerges
Anwar S. Gerges, MD practices nephrology in San Antonio, TX. According to Medicare claims data, Anwar cared for 600 Medicare patients across 5,994 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922074798.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (210) 481-9544
- Email not available
Practice Locations
19234 STONEHUE
San Antonio, TX 78258
6300 Regional Plz Ste 475
Abilene, TX 79606
11989 Pellicano Dr Ste D
El Paso, TX 79936
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,994 services · 600 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
94 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
57 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
43 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
40 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37248 |
18 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
18 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36903 |
18 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1977 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gerges specialize in?
Dr. Gerges is a kidney specialist in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gerges located?
Dr. Gerges is listed at 19234 Stonehue, San Antonio, TX 78258. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gerges's phone number?
The number on file is (210) 481-9544. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gerges's NPI number?
Dr. Gerges's National Provider Identifier is 1922074798. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Gerges go to medical school?
Dr. Gerges attended Other, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gerges been practicing?
Dr. Gerges has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gerges do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gerges performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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