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Dr. Lydia Charles, MD

Dr. Lydia Charles, MD

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Wayne, NJ

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. 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. 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 as an 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Charles typically perform?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lydia Charles may include:

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

    Does Dr. Charles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Charles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • HealthScope

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Lydia Charles' Primary Practice

    1680 Route 23 Ste 350

    Wayne, NJ 07470

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    Dr. Lydia Charles' Practice 2

    48 Stiles Ln Ste 204

    Pine Brook, NJ 07058

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    What is Dr. Charles's NPI number?A 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Wayne, NJ.

    Is Dr. Lydia Charles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Charles is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Virtua Voorhees 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lydia Charles?

    Please contact Dr. Charles' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Charles' office located?

    Dr. Charles' offices are located in Wayne, NJ and Pine Brook, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lydia Charles have?

    Dr. Lydia Charles is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.