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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varela, Family Medicine Specialist in Williamsport, PA?
Dr. Lionel Varela is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Williamsport, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Varela is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varela’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varela’s office at (717) 436-8986.
What languages does Dr. Varela speak?
Dr. Varela and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Varela typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Varela 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. Varela. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Varela typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lionel Varela may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Varela's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Varela accept my insurance?
Dr. Varela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 436-8986 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varela accept in Williamsport, PA?
Dr. Varela in Williamsport, 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Varela's office located?
Dr. Lionel Varela's Primary Practice
1948 E 3rd St Ste C
Williamsport, PA 17701
(717) 436-8986
What is Dr. Varela's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619461670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varela?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varela
What is Dr. Lionel Varela's specialty?
Dr. Varela is a Family Medicine Specialist near Williamsport, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Lionel Varela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varela is affiliated with Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lionel Varela accepting new patients in Williamsport, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lionel Varela is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lionel Varela offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varela's office at (717) 436-8986 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lionel Varela?
Please contact Dr. Varela's office at (717) 436-8986 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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