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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zurad, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Tunkhannock, PA?
Dr. Edward Zurad, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tunkhannock, PA. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Zurad graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Lancaster Gen Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Zurad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zurad’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zurad’s office at (570) 836-9074.
Where did Dr. Zurad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lancaster Gen Hosp, Family Medicine
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Zurad board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Zurad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zurad speak?
Dr. Zurad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zurad typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zurad 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. Zurad. 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:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Zurad typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Zurad 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. Zurad. 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:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
- Malignant Lesion Excision (Facial)
- Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
- Cancerous Growth Removal (Face)
- Excision of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Lip Cancer Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11641: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Zurad accept my insurance?
Dr. Zurad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 836-9074 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zurad accept in Tunkhannock, PA?
Dr. Zurad in Tunkhannock, PA 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)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zurad's office located?
Dr. Edward Zurad's Primary Practice
71 Hollow Crest Rd Ste 4
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-9074
What is Dr. Zurad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zurad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962496349.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zurad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zurad
What is Dr. Edward Zurad's specialty?
Dr. Zurad is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Tunkhannock, PA.
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. Edward Zurad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zurad is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Zurad accepting new patients in Tunkhannock, PA?
Yes, Dr. Edward Zurad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Zurad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zurad's office at (570) 836-9074 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Zurad?
Please contact Dr. Zurad's office at (570) 836-9074 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edward Zurad have?
Dr. Edward Zurad is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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