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Dr. Laurence Petty, MD
Mechanicsburg, PA
33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Petty, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Dr. Laurence Petty, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Mechanicsburg, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Petty graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Petty is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petty’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petty’s office.
Where did Dr. Petty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mount Zion M C Univ Ca, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine | Wright State University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Petty board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Petty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Petty speak?
Dr. Petty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Petty treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Petty 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. Petty. 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Petty perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Petty 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. Petty. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Petty accept my insurance?
Dr. Petty 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. Petty accept in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Dr. Petty in Mechanicsburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Petty's office located?
What is Dr. Petty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Petty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265655757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Petty
What is Dr. Laurence Petty's specialty?
Dr. Petty is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Mechanicsburg, PA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Petty to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laurence Petty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Petty is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Tampa General Hospital, Sarasota Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Laurence Petty accepting new patients in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Petty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Petty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Petty's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Petty?
Please contact Dr. Petty's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Petty have?
Dr. Laurence Petty is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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