19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yusko, Internist in Mount Pocono, PA?
Dr. Christopher Yusko, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Pocono, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yusko graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, DO. Dr. Yusko is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yusko’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yusko’s office.
Where did Dr. Yusko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | KENNEDY HEALTH SYSTEM
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Yusko board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Yusko, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Yusko speak?
Dr. Yusko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yusko treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Yusko 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. Yusko. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Activated Protein C Resistance
- Bleeding Disorder
- Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
- APC Resistance
- Factor V Leiden Mutation
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6851: Activated protein C resistance
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Which procedures does Dr. Yusko perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Yusko may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yusko's office.
Does Dr. Yusko accept my insurance?
Dr. Yusko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yusko accept in Mount Pocono, PA?
Dr. Yusko in Mount Pocono, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yusko's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association, DO
Member
What is Dr. Yusko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yusko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649223405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yusko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yusko
What is Dr. Christopher Yusko's specialty?
Dr. Yusko is a Internist near Mount Pocono, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Yusko to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Yusko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yusko is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wayne Memorial 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 Christopher Yusko accepting new patients in Mount Pocono, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Yusko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Yusko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yusko's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Yusko?
Please contact Dr. Yusko's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Yusko have?
Dr. Christopher Yusko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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