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Dr. Patrick Gavigan, MD
Hershey, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gavigan, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Patrick Gavigan, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA. Dr. Gavigan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gavigan’s office at (717) 531-8790.
What languages does Dr. Gavigan speak?
Dr. Gavigan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Gavigan typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Gavigan 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. Gavigan. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Lyme Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Lyme Disease
- Lyme disease joint pain
- Infectious arthritis from Lyme
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6923: Arthritis due to Lyme disease
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Gavigan typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Gavigan may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Gavigan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gavigan accept my insurance?
Dr. Gavigan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 531-8790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gavigan accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Gavigan in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jefferson Health
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Where is Dr. Gavigan's office located?
Dr. Patrick Gavigan's Primary Practice
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-8790
What is Dr. Gavigan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gavigan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538503412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gavigan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gavigan
What is Dr. Patrick Gavigan's specialty?
Dr. Gavigan is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Hershey, PA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Patrick Gavigan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gavigan is affiliated with Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Patrick Gavigan accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Gavigan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Gavigan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gavigan's office at (717) 531-8790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Gavigan?
Please contact Dr. Gavigan's office at (717) 531-8790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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