Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galasso, Family Medicine Specialist in Swoyersville, PA?
Where did Dr. Galasso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wyoming Vly Fp | PCOM/Geisinger Wyoming Valley Program
Medical School: University Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Galasso board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Galasso, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Galasso speak?
Dr. Galasso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galasso typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galasso 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. Galasso. 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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Galasso typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Galasso 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. Galasso. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Galasso accept my insurance?
Dr. Galasso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 283-3301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Galasso accept in Swoyersville, PA?
Dr. Galasso in Swoyersville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Galasso's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Galasso affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Galasso has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Galasso's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376579300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galasso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galasso