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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pettengill, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Joshua Pettengill, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pettengill is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pettengill’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pettengill’s office at (215) 456-3834.
What languages does Dr. Pettengill speak?
Dr. Pettengill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pettengill typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pettengill 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. Pettengill. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pettengill typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Pettengill may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pettengill's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pettengill accept my insurance?
Dr. Pettengill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-3834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pettengill accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Pettengill in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pettengill's office located?
Dr. Joshua Pettengill's Primary Practice
25 Church St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18765
(215) 456-3834
What is Dr. Pettengill's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pettengill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578132791.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pettengill?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pettengill
What is Dr. Joshua Pettengill's specialty?
Dr. Pettengill is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Joshua Pettengill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pettengill is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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
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Is Joshua Pettengill accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Pettengill is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Pettengill offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pettengill's office at (215) 456-3834 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Pettengill?
Please contact Dr. Pettengill's office at (215) 456-3834 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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