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Who is Dr. Covington, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in East Stroudsburg, PA?
Dr. Darell Covington, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in East Stroudsburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Covington graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Covington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Covington’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Covington’s office at (570) 421-8968.
Where did Dr. Covington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hlth Ctr, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery | St Vincents Hosp | St Vincent Health Center Program
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Covington board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Darell Covington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
What languages does Dr. Covington speak?
Dr. Covington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Covington treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Covington 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. Covington. 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.
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
- K51919: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Cancer
- Family History
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Family History of Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Family History
- Genetic colon polyps
- Hereditary bowel polyps
- Inherited risk for colon polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8371: Family history of colonic polyps
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
Also known as:
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E668: Other obesity
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Which procedures does Dr. Covington perform as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), procedures performed by a Dr. Darell Covington may include:
- Abdominal Colorectal Surgery
- Anal Pap Smear
- Anoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Surgeon Consultation
- Colorectal Surgeon Follow Up
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery Second Opinion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Covington's office.
Does Dr. Covington accept my insurance?
Dr. Covington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 421-8968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Covington accept in East Stroudsburg, PA?
Dr. Covington in East Stroudsburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employers Health Options
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Spectrum
Thrivent Financial
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Covington's office located?
Dr. Darell Covington's Primary Practice
9090 Franklin Hill Rd Ste 201
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 421-8968
What is Dr. Covington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134128622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covington
What is Dr. Darell Covington's specialty?
Dr. Covington is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near East Stroudsburg, PA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Covington to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Darell Covington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Covington is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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
Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is Darell Covington accepting new patients in East Stroudsburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Darell Covington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darell Covington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (570) 421-8968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darell Covington?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (570) 421-8968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Darell Covington have?
Dr. Darell Covington is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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