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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hacker, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Como, PA?
Dr. Richard Hacker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Como, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hacker is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hacker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hacker’s office at (570) 798-2828.
Is Dr. Hacker board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hacker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hacker speak?
Dr. Hacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hacker typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hacker 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. Hacker. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hacker typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hacker 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. Hacker. 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:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Simple Repair of Skin Wound
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
- Suture of Superficial Wound
- Skin Laceration Repair
- Wound Closure
- Wounds and Injuries Treatment
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
Does Dr. Hacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Hacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 798-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hacker accept in Lake Como, PA?
Dr. Hacker in Lake Como, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Hacker's office located?
What is Dr. Hacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013959675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hacker
What is Dr. Richard Hacker's specialty?
Dr. Hacker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Como, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Richard Hacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hacker is affiliated with Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Hacker accepting new patients in Lake Como, PA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Hacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Hacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hacker's office at (570) 798-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Hacker?
Please contact Dr. Hacker's office at (570) 798-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Hacker have?
Dr. Richard Hacker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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