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Dr. John Joseph, MD

Dr. John Joseph, MD

Ephrata, PA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joseph, Pulmonologist in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. John Joseph, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Ephrata, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Joseph is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph’s office at (717) 738-4334.

    Where did Dr. Joseph go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: VA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Joseph speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Joseph treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Excessive Sleepiness with Long Sleep
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep
    • Idiopathic hypersomnia
    • Long sleeper syndrome
    • Unexplained excessive sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
    • G4711: Idiopathic hypersomnia with long sleep time

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypersomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Unspecified Hypersomnia
    • Different Types of Hypersomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Joseph perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph. 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:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing

    CPT Codes:

    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings

    Does Dr. Joseph accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joseph accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 738-4334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph accept in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. Joseph in Ephrata, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Power & Light

    • HealthComp

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joseph's office located?

    Dr. John Joseph's Primary Practice

    446 N Reading Rd

    Ephrata, PA 17522

    (717) 738-4334

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    Dr. John Joseph's Practice 2

    3440B Rothsville Rd

    Ephrata, PA 17522

    (717) 738-4334

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

    Dr. Joseph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992758627.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph?

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

    What is Dr. John Joseph's specialty?

    Dr. Joseph is a Pulmonologist near Ephrata, PA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Joseph to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Joseph affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph is affiliated with WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Paoli 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 John Joseph accepting new patients in Ephrata, PA?

    Yes, Dr. John Joseph is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Joseph offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (717) 738-4334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Joseph?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph's office at (717) 738-4334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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