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Dr. Joseph Mwesige, MD

Dr. Joseph Mwesige, MD

Sayre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mwesige, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Sayre, PA?

    Dr. Joseph Mwesige, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sayre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mwesige graduated from Makerere University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Mwesige is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mwesige’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mwesige’s office at (570) 887-2450.

    Where did Dr. Mwesige go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Makerere University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mwesige board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mwesige, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mwesige speak?

    Dr. Mwesige and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mwesige treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mwesige 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. Mwesige. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    What procedures does Dr. Mwesige perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mwesige 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. Mwesige. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Mwesige accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mwesige accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 887-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mwesige accept in Sayre, PA?

    Dr. Mwesige in Sayre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mwesige's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Mwesige's Primary Practice

    1 Guthrie Sq

    Sayre, PA 18840

    (570) 887-2450

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    Dr. Joseph Mwesige's Practice 2

    275 Guthrie Dr

    Troy, PA 16947

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    Dr. Joseph Mwesige's Practice 3

    37 Pratt Ave

    Towanda, PA 18848

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    What is Dr. Mwesige's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mwesige's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952546038.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mwesige?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mwesige

    What is Dr. Joseph Mwesige's specialty?

    Dr. Mwesige is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Sayre, PA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Mwesige to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Mwesige affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mwesige is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Moses Taylor 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Joseph Mwesige accepting new patients in Sayre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mwesige is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Mwesige offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesige's office at (570) 887-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Mwesige?

    Please contact Dr. Mwesige's office at (570) 887-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Mwesige have?

    Dr. Joseph Mwesige is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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