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Who is Dr. Deisher, Trauma Surgeon in Scranton, PA?
Dr. David Deisher, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Deisher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deisher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deisher’s office at (570) 703-8731.
What languages does Dr. Deisher speak?
Dr. Deisher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Deisher treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Deisher 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. Deisher. 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:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W1830XA: Fall on same level, unspecified, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Deisher perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. David Deisher may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Deisher's office.
Does Dr. Deisher accept my insurance?
Dr. Deisher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-8731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deisher accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Deisher in Scranton, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Deisher's office located?
What is Dr. Deisher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deisher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588075485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deisher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deisher
What is Dr. David Deisher's specialty?
Dr. Deisher is a Trauma Surgeon near Scranton, PA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Deisher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Deisher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Deisher is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Geisinger Community Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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Is David Deisher accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. David Deisher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Deisher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deisher's office at (570) 703-8731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Deisher?
Please contact Dr. Deisher's office at (570) 703-8731 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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