Dr. Karen Arscott, DO

Addiction Medicine Specialist, Neuromusculoskeletal & OMM Specialist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Scranton, PA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Arscott, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Scranton, PA?

Dr. Karen Arscott, DO is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Arscott graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Arscott is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arscott’s office at (570) 207-6299.

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

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

What languages does Dr. Arscott speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arscott typically treat?

As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Arscott 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. Arscott. 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:

Drug Use Disorder
Drug Use and Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Drug Abuse
Chemical Dependency

ICD-10 Codes:

F1990: Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, uncomplicated

Also known as:

Drug Abuse
Drug Use and Addiction
Substance Abuse
Drug Addiction
Substance Use Disorder

ICD-10 Codes:

F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated

Also known as:

Special Medical Examination
Specific health check
Detailed medical assessment
Special health screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Arscott typically perform?

As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Arscott may include:

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

Does Dr. Arscott accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Arscott's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Arscott's office located?

Dr. Karen Arscott's Primary Practice

3 W Olive St

Scranton, PA 18508

(570) 207-6299

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Dr. Karen Arscott's Practice 2

5 S Washington Ave

Jermyn, PA 18433

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Dr. Karen Arscott's Practice 3

103 Spruce St

Hawley, PA 18428

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What hospitals are Dr. Arscott affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Arscott has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center,Wilkes-Barre, PA

Ranked Lung Cancer Surgery

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

Dr. Arscott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275774259.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arscott?

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

What is Dr. Karen Arscott's specialty?

Dr. Arscott is an Addiction Medicine Specialist near Scranton, PA.

What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?

An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.

Is Dr. Karen Arscott affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Arscott is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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

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