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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rickard, Pediatrician in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Alana Rickard, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rickard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickard’s office.
What languages does Dr. Rickard speak?
Dr. Rickard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rickard typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rickard 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. Rickard. 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)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rickard typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rickard 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. Rickard. 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:
- 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:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
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
Does Dr. Rickard accept my insurance?
Dr. Rickard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rickard accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Rickard in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rickard's office located?
What is Dr. Rickard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rickard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053684282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickard
What is Dr. Alana Rickard's specialty?
Dr. Rickard 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 this Dr. Alana Rickard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rickard is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alana Rickard accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Alana Rickard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alana Rickard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rickard's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alana Rickard?
Please contact Dr. Rickard's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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