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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lit, Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Joan Lit, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Lit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lit’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lit’s office at (215) 969-9511.
What languages does Dr. Lit speak?
Dr. Lit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lit treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Lit 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. Lit. 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 with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- 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:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
What procedures does Dr. Lit perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Lit 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. Lit. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Lit accept my insurance?
Dr. Lit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 969-9511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lit accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Lit in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
State of Tennessee
The Shelter Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lit's office located?
Dr. Joan Lit's Primary Practice
9501 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 400
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 969-9511
Dr. Joan Lit's Practice 2
240 Middletown Blvd Ste 101A
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 969-9511
What is Dr. Lit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851331052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lit
What is Dr. Joan Lit's specialty?
Dr. Lit is a Endocrinologist near Philadelphia, PA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Lit to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joan Lit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lit is affiliated with Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Lankenau 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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Is Joan Lit accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Joan Lit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joan Lit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lit's office at (215) 969-9511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joan Lit?
Please contact Dr. Lit's office at (215) 969-9511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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