Dr. Jennifer Erich, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Lancaster, PA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Erich, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, PA?

Dr. Jennifer Erich, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Erich completed her residency at Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Erich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erich’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erich’s office at (615) 327-1085.

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

Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa

Is Dr. Erich board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Jennifer Erich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

What languages does Dr. Erich speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erich typically treat?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Erich 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. Erich. 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:

Age-Related Brain Degeneration
Dementia
Senile Dementia
Brain Degeneration in Elderly

ICD-10 Codes:

G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

Also known as:

Heart Failure
End-Stage Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
CHF
Cardiac Insufficiency
Advanced heart failure
Terminal heart failure
Severe heart failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I509: Heart failure, unspecified
I5084: End stage heart failure

Also known as:

COPD Flare-Up
COPD
COPD Exacerbation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
Worsening COPD
COPD Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

End-Stage Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N186: End stage renal disease

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
Unusual Lung Scan Results
Atypical Lung Imaging
Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

ICD-10 Codes:

R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Erich typically perform?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Erich may include:

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

Does Dr. Erich accept my insurance?

Dr. Erich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 327-1085 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Erich accept in Lancaster, PA?

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

Top Insurances

Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Erich's office located?

Dr. Jennifer Erich's Primary Practice

2160 State Rd

Lancaster, PA 17601

(615) 327-1085

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Dr. Jennifer Erich's Practice 2

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 17033

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What hospitals are Dr. Erich affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Erich has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital,Lancaster, PA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center,Lancaster, PA

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

Dr. Erich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982651360.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erich?

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

What is Dr. Jennifer Erich's specialty?

Dr. Erich is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, PA.

What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An Emergency Medicine Physician who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in preventing and alleviating the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist collaborates with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to enhance quality of life while addressing not only physical symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families. This specialist provides a complete care throughout the disease's progression, the dying process, and offer support to the family afterward. They excel in assessing the patients with advanced illness, managing distressing symptoms, coordinating interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing the care of imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical considerations in end-of-life care.

Is Dr. Jennifer Erich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Erich is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital 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

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