Who is Dr. Ferro, Family Medicine Specialist in Altoona, PA?
What languages does Dr. Ferro speak?
Dr. Ferro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferro typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferro 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. Ferro. 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:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Anemia during Childbirth
- Anemia
- Childbirth Problems
- Low iron during labor
- Anemia complicating delivery
- Blood deficiency during birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O9902: Anemia complicating childbirth
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes During Childbirth
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes Diet Management Labor
- GDM Diet Control Childbirth
- Gestational Diabetes Managed by Diet During Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24420: Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ferro typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joy Ferro may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Ferro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ferro accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 889-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferro accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Ferro in Altoona, PA 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 Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ferro's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ferro affiliated with?
Dr. Ferro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962031674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferro