Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thomas, Trauma Surgeon in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Peter Thomas, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethlehem, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (866) 785-8537.
What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?
Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Thomas typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:
- Other Injury to the Abdomen
- Wounds and Injuries
- Abdominal trauma
- Stomach area injury
- Core injury
- Abdominal wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Chest Injury
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Injury
- Chest Trauma
- Rib Cage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S298XXA: Other specified injuries of thorax, initial encounter
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
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Thomas typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Thomas may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 785-8537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Thomas in Bethlehem, 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
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740226596.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas
What is Dr. Peter Thomas's specialty?
Dr. Thomas is a Trauma Surgeon near Bethlehem, PA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Peter Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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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Is Peter Thomas accepting new patients in Bethlehem, PA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Thomas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (866) 785-8537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Thomas?
Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (866) 785-8537 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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