Dr. Violeta Lizano, MD

Scranton, PA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lizano, Pediatrician in Scranton, PA?

Dr. Violeta Lizano, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Lizano graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando and completed her residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatrics. Dr. Lizano is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lizano’s office at (570) 961-0171.

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

Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Pediatrics | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando

Is Dr. Lizano board certified as a Pediatrician?

Yes, Dr. Violeta Lizano, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Lizano speak?

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

English
French
Spanish

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lizano typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lizano 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. Lizano. 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:

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:

Immunization Visit
Vaccines
Vaccination appointment
Shot visit
Immunization encounter

ICD-10 Codes:

Z23: Encounter for immunization

Also known as:

Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
Speech and Communication Disorder
Global Language Disorder
Understanding and Speaking Disorder
Combined Language Impairment

ICD-10 Codes:

F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

Also known as:

Sinusitis
Sinus Infection
Rhinosinusitis
Acute Sinus Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Depression Screening
Depression
Health Screening
Depression Test
Mental Health Check for Depression
Mood Disorder Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

Also known as:

Seasonal Allergies
Allergy
Hay fever
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Pollen allergy

ICD-10 Codes:

J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

Also known as:

Strep Throat
Sore Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Bacterial Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
Strep Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

Also known as:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
Flu
Influenza with Breathing Problems
Flu with Cough
Severe Flu

ICD-10 Codes:

J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lizano typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Violeta Lizano may include:

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

Does Dr. Lizano accept my insurance?

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

Where is Dr. Lizano's office located?

Dr. Violeta Lizano's Primary Practice

201 Smallacombe Dr

Scranton, PA 18508

(570) 961-0171

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What hospitals are Dr. Lizano affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lizano has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center,Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Geisinger Community Medical Center,Scranton, PA

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

Dr. Lizano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164583613.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lizano?

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

What is Dr. Violeta Lizano's specialty?

Dr. Lizano is a Pediatrician near Scranton, PA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Violeta Lizano affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Lizano 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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