Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Loretan, Internist in Ephrata, PA?
Dr. William Loretan, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ephrata, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Loretan graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Geisinger Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Loretan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Loretan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Loretan’s office at (717) 733-6546.
Where did Dr. Loretan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geisinger Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Geisinger Medical Center
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Loretan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Loretan, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Loretan speak?
Dr. Loretan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Loretan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Loretan 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. Loretan. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Loretan typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Loretan 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. Loretan. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Loretan accept my insurance?
Dr. Loretan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 733-6546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Loretan accept in Ephrata, PA?
Dr. Loretan in Ephrata, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Everence Financial
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mpsers
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Loretan's office located?
Dr. William Loretan's Primary Practice
446 N Reading Rd Ste 301
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 733-6546
What is Dr. Loretan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Loretan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245244565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Loretan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Loretan
What is Dr. William Loretan's specialty?
Dr. Loretan is a Internist near Ephrata, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. William Loretan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Loretan is affiliated with Wellspan York Hospital, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital 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 William Loretan accepting new patients in Ephrata, PA?
Yes, Dr. William Loretan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Loretan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Loretan's office at (717) 733-6546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Loretan?
Please contact Dr. Loretan's office at (717) 733-6546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Loretan have?
Dr. William Loretan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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