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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Drago, Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Eric Drago, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Drago is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drago’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drago’s office.
What languages does Dr. Drago speak?
Dr. Drago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Drago treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Drago 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. Drago. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J1569: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Drago perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Drago may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Drago's office.
Does Dr. Drago accept my insurance?
Dr. Drago 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. Drago accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Drago in Wilkes Barre, 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
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Geisinger Health Plan
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Drago's office located?
What is Dr. Drago's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801329453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drago?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drago
What is Dr. Eric Drago's specialty?
Dr. Drago is a Hospitalist near Wilkes Barre, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Drago to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Drago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drago is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 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
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Is Eric Drago accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Drago is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Drago offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drago's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Drago?
Please contact Dr. Drago's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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