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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lander, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Richard Lander, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Morristown, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Lander completed his residency at Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Lander is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lander’s office.
Where did Dr. Lander go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Lander board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lander speak?
Dr. Lander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lander typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lander 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. Lander. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lander typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lander may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Lander's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lander accept my insurance?
Dr. Lander 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. Lander accept in Morristown, NJ?
Dr. Lander in Morristown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Lander's office located?
What is Dr. Lander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093759003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lander
What is Dr. Richard Lander's specialty?
Dr. Lander is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Morristown, NJ.
Is this Dr. Richard Lander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lander is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Richard Lander accepting new patients in Morristown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lander's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lander?
Please contact Dr. Lander's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Lander have?
Dr. Richard Lander is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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