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Dr. Amatus Legbedion, MD

Scranton, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Legbedion, Family Medicine Specialist in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Amatus Legbedion, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Legbedion is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legbedion’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legbedion’s office at (570) 343-2383.

    What languages does Dr. Legbedion speak?

    Dr. Legbedion and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Legbedion typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Legbedion 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. Legbedion. 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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Legbedion typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amatus Legbedion may include:

    Please contact Dr. Legbedion's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Legbedion accept my insurance?

    Dr. Legbedion accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 343-2383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Legbedion accept in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Legbedion in Scranton, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Legbedion's office located?

    Dr. Amatus Legbedion's Primary Practice

    501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000

    Scranton, PA 18505

    (570) 343-2383

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    Dr. Amatus Legbedion's Practice 2

    169 N Pennsylvania Ave

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

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    What is Dr. Legbedion's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Legbedion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790350650.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legbedion?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Legbedion

    What is Dr. Amatus Legbedion's specialty?

    Dr. Legbedion is a Family Medicine Specialist near Scranton, PA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Amatus Legbedion affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Legbedion is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Amatus Legbedion accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Amatus Legbedion is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amatus Legbedion offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Legbedion's office at (570) 343-2383 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amatus Legbedion?

    Please contact Dr. Legbedion's office at (570) 343-2383 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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