36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charles, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Wayne, NJ?
Dr. Lydia Charles, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wayne, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Charles completed her residency at St Joseph'S Hosp & M C, Pediatrics. Dr. Charles is fluent in English, Bulgarian, Chinese, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charles’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charles’s office.
Where did Dr. Charles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph'S Hosp & M C, Pediatrics
Medical School: Plovdiv Med Academy, Fac of Med, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Is Dr. Charles board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Charles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Charles speak?
Dr. Charles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
Chinese
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Charles treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Charles 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. Charles. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- Rashes
- Skin irritation
- Contact rash
- Non-allergic skin reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2489: Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
Also known as:
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Asthma
- CVA
- Asthma with Cough
- Chronic Cough Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45991: Cough variant asthma
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Newborns
- Growth Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant growth failure
- Poor weight gain in babies
- Neonatal failure to thrive
ICD-10 Codes:
- P926: Failure to thrive in newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice from Too Many Red Blood Cells
- Blood Disorder
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Polycythemia Jaundice in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P583: Neonatal jaundice due to polycythemia
Also known as:
- Pink Eye and Sore Throat
- Pink Eye
- Sore Throat
- Pharyngoconjunctival fever
- Viral eye and throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B302: Viral pharyngoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Which procedures does Dr. Charles perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lydia Charles may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Charles' office.
Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Charles accept in Wayne, NJ?
Dr. Charles in Wayne, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
MagnaCare Rx
Nippon Life Benefits
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Charles' office located?
What is Dr. Charles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598754509.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charles
What is Dr. Lydia Charles's specialty?
Dr. Charles is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Wayne, NJ. Contact Dr. Charles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lydia Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Chilton Medical Center - Pompton Plains, Nj, Morristown 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
Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Lydia Charles accepting new patients in Wayne, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Charles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Charles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Charles?
Please contact Dr. Charles's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lydia Charles have?
Dr. Lydia Charles is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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