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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bixler, Internist in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Lauren Bixler, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bixler is currently affiliated with Hospitalist Services Tower Health Medical Group. Dr. Bixler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bixler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bixler’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bixler speak?
Dr. Bixler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bixler typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bixler 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. Bixler. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bixler typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Bixler may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bixler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bixler accept my insurance?
Dr. Bixler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bixler accept in West Reading, PA?
Dr. Bixler in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Bixler's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bixler affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bixler has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bixler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bixler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639532997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bixler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bixler
What is Dr. Lauren Bixler's specialty?
Dr. Bixler is an Internist near West Reading, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is Dr. Lauren Bixler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bixler is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Lauren Bixler accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Bixler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Bixler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bixler's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Bixler?
Please contact Dr. Bixler's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Bixler's office located?
Dr. Bixler's offices are located in West Reading, PA and Paoli, PA.
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Connect with Dr. Bixler
Hospitalist Services Tower Health Medical Group
420 S 5th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611