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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joseph, Anatomic Pathologist in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Lija Joseph, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Joseph is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph’s office at (978) 937-6341.
What languages does Dr. Joseph speak?
Dr. Joseph and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Joseph typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Joseph typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Joseph accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 937-6341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph accept in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Joseph in Lowell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?
What is Dr. Joseph's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134192446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joseph
What is Dr. Lija Joseph's specialty?
Dr. Joseph is a Anatomic Pathologist near Lowell, MA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Lija Joseph affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joseph is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston 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 Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lija Joseph accepting new patients in Lowell, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lija Joseph is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lija Joseph offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (978) 937-6341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lija Joseph?
Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (978) 937-6341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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