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Dr. Lydia Boateng, MD
Allentown, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Boateng, Pediatrician in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Lydia Boateng, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Boateng is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Boateng’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Boateng’s office at (610) 395-4444.
Is Dr. Boateng board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Boateng, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Boateng speak?
Dr. Boateng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Boateng typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boateng 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. Boateng. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Boateng typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Boateng performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Boateng. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Boateng accept my insurance?
Dr. Boateng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 395-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Boateng accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Boateng in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
AmeriBen
BCBS Unspecified
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Spectrum
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Boateng's office located?
What is Dr. Boateng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Boateng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275714024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Boateng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Boateng
What is Dr. Lydia Boateng's specialty?
Dr. Boateng is a Pediatrician near Allentown, PA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Lydia Boateng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Boateng is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lydia Boateng accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Boateng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Boateng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Boateng's office at (610) 395-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Boateng?
Please contact Dr. Boateng's office at (610) 395-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lydia Boateng have?
Dr. Lydia Boateng is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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