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Dr. Joel Atwood, MD

York, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Atwood, Hospitalist in York, PA?

    Dr. Joel Atwood, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in York, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Atwood completed his residency at PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program. Dr. Atwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atwood’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atwood’s office at (717) 851-2450.

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

    • Residency: PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program

    What languages does Dr. Atwood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Atwood treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Atwood 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. Atwood. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Atwood perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joel Atwood may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atwood's office.

    Does Dr. Atwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Atwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 851-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Atwood accept in York, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mpsers

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Atwood's office located?

    Dr. Joel Atwood's Primary Practice

    1001 S George St

    York, PA 17403

    (717) 851-2450

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

    Dr. Atwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669816484.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atwood?

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

    What is Dr. Joel Atwood's specialty?

    Dr. Atwood is a Hospitalist near York, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Atwood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Atwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Atwood is affiliated with Wellspan York Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

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    Is Joel Atwood accepting new patients in York, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Atwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Atwood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Atwood's office at (717) 851-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Atwood?

    Please contact Dr. Atwood's office at (717) 851-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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