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- 142 Parks Hall, Athens, OH 45701
About Dr. Gau
Based in Athens, OH, Jen-Tzer Gau, MD is listed in the NPI registry under geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Jen-Tzer cared for 373 Medicare patients across 455 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1790757268 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (740) 593-2482
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
142 PARKS HALL
Athens, OH 45701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine 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
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Geriatric care
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Mental Health
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
- Caregiver burnout
Mobility
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Bedsores
- Non-Healing Wounds
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Most searched conditions
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Ears & Hearing
Infections
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
Oral Health
Spine & Pain
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Urinary Health
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Brain & memory
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Elder care
- Caregiver training and support
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wounds & skin
Routine Blood Tests
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Ear Care
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mobility
Pain & Injections
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
455 services · 373 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
118 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
81 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
68 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
56 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
39 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
22 | As often as other peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | Lab test | 80305 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
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.
Other geriatricians at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 6 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 6
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gau specialize in?
Dr. Gau is a geriatrician in Athens, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gau located?
Dr. Gau is listed at 142 Parks Hall, Athens, OH 45701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gau's phone number?
The number on file is (740) 593-2482. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gau's NPI number?
Dr. Gau's National Provider Identifier is 1790757268. 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. Gau go to medical school?
Dr. Gau attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gau been practicing?
Dr. Gau has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gau do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gau provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gau confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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