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Dr. Richard Morse, MD

Pediatrician

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morse, Pediatrician in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Richard Morse, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Morse graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Pediatrics. Dr. Morse is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morse’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morse’s office at (610) 434-2162.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Morse?

    Dr. Richard Morse, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Morse empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Allentown, PA community, Dr. Morse is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Pediatrics | Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine | Abia State University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Morse board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Morse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Morse speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Morse typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Morse 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. Morse. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Morse typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Morse 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. Morse. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Morse accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 434-2162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morse accept in Allentown, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Risant Health

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Morse's office located?

    Dr. Richard Morse's Primary Practice

    1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 109

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 434-2162

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    Dr. Richard Morse's Practice 2

    401 N 17th St Ste 307

    Allentown, PA 18104

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    Dr. Richard Morse's Practice 3

    612 Elm St

    Bethlehem, PA 18018

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

    Dr. Morse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285660084.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morse?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Morse's specialty?

    Dr. Morse is a Pediatrician near Allentown, PA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Richard Morse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morse is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Richard Morse accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Morse is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Morse offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morse's office at (610) 434-2162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Morse?

    Please contact Dr. Morse's office at (610) 434-2162 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morse's office located?

    Dr. Morse's offices are located in Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Morse have?

    Dr. Richard Morse is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.