Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birkholz, Diagnostic Radiologist in Hershey, PA?
Where did Dr. Birkholz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: RADIOLOGY, BODY IMAGING, PENN STATE MILTON S. HERSHEY MED CTR, HERSHEY, PA
Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Medical School: Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Birkholz board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Birkholz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Birkholz speak?
Dr. Birkholz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Birkholz typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Birkholz 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. Birkholz. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
- Abnormal GI scan
- Unusual digestive imaging
- Digestive system imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Birkholz typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Birkholz may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Birkholz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Birkholz accept my insurance?
Dr. Birkholz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 531-8044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birkholz accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Birkholz in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Highmark Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Birkholz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Birkholz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Birkholz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Birkholz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birkholz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760608160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birkholz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birkholz