Dr. Joseph Walsh, DO

Bethlehem, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Walsh, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bethlehem, PA?

Dr. Joseph Walsh, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethlehem, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walsh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walsh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walsh’s office at (484) 884-2489.

What languages does Dr. Walsh speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walsh typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walsh 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. Walsh. 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:

Viral Infection
Virus Infection
Viral Illness
Common Virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B349: Viral infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

Also known as:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Dizziness
Dizziness and Vertigo
Lightheadedness
Giddiness
Vertigo

ICD-10 Codes:

R42: Dizziness and giddiness

Also known as:

Scalp Cut
Wounds and Injuries
Scalp laceration
Deep scalp cut
Head cut

ICD-10 Codes:

S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walsh typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Walsh may include:

Please contact Dr. Walsh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Walsh accept my insurance?

Dr. Walsh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 884-2489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Walsh accept in Bethlehem, PA?

Dr. Walsh in Bethlehem, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Walsh's office located?

Dr. Joseph Walsh's Primary Practice

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Bethlehem, PA 18017

(484) 884-2489

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Dr. Joseph Walsh's Practice 2

700 E Norwegian St

Pottsville, PA 17901

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What hospitals are Dr. Walsh affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Walsh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street,Pottsville, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Geisinger Medical Center,Danville, PA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street,Pottsville, PA

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

Dr. Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154064178.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walsh?

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

What is Dr. Joseph Walsh's specialty?

Dr. Walsh is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bethlehem, 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 Dr. Joseph Walsh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Walsh is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger Medical Center 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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