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Who is Dr. Sciandra, Infectious Disease Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Lucyann Sciandra, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Sciandra graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Allegheny Univ Hosps, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Sciandra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sciandra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sciandra’s office at (570) 822-6036.
Where did Dr. Sciandra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny Univ Hosps, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sciandra speak?
Dr. Sciandra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sciandra treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sciandra 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. Sciandra. 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Leukemoid Reaction
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- High white blood cell count (non-cancerous)
- Mimics leukemia
- Reactive leukocytosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72823: Leukemoid reaction
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Rapid Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Rapid Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86071: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86072: Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Infected Joint
- Bacterial Joint Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M00861: Arthritis due to other bacteria, right knee
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Which procedures does Dr. Sciandra perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucyann Sciandra 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sciandra's office.
Does Dr. Sciandra accept my insurance?
Dr. Sciandra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 822-6036 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sciandra accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Sciandra 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sciandra's office located?
Dr. Lucyann Sciandra's Primary Practice
545 N River St Ste 205
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 822-6036
What is Dr. Sciandra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sciandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326096884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sciandra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sciandra
What is Dr. Lucyann Sciandra's specialty?
Dr. Sciandra is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Sciandra to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lucyann Sciandra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sciandra is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Lucyann Sciandra accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Lucyann Sciandra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucyann Sciandra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sciandra's office at (570) 822-6036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucyann Sciandra?
Please contact Dr. Sciandra's office at (570) 822-6036 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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