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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goveia, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Elyse Goveia, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Goveia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goveia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goveia’s office at (717) 544-3022.
What languages does Dr. Goveia speak?
Dr. Goveia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Goveia typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Goveia 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. Goveia. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Goveia typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Goveia 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. Goveia. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Goveia accept my insurance?
Dr. Goveia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 544-3022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goveia accept in Lancaster, PA?
Dr. Goveia in Lancaster, 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)
Everence Financial
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Goveia's office located?
What is Dr. Goveia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goveia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033598891.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goveia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goveia
What is Dr. Elyse Goveia's specialty?
Dr. Goveia is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, PA.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Elyse Goveia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goveia is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elyse Goveia accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?
Yes, Dr. Elyse Goveia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elyse Goveia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goveia's office at (717) 544-3022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elyse Goveia?
Please contact Dr. Goveia's office at (717) 544-3022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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