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Dr. John Scaffidi, MD

Allentown, PA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scaffidi, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. John Scaffidi, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Allentown, PA. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Scaffidi graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at St Barnabas Medical Center Program. Dr. Scaffidi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scaffidi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scaffidi’s office at (610) 821-8321.

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

    • Residency: St Barnabas Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Rutgers

    What languages does Dr. Scaffidi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Scaffidi treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Scaffidi 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. Scaffidi. 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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Digestive System Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Digestive Health Check
    • Gastrointestinal Disorder Screening
    • Bowel Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13818: Encounter for screening for other digestive system disorders

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Uncommon Metabolic Condition
    • Rare Metabolic Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8889: Other specified metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sleep Disorder
    • Sleep Problem
    • Sleep Disturbance
    • Trouble Sleeping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    What procedures does Dr. Scaffidi perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Scaffidi 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. Scaffidi. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
    • Wedge Liver Biopsy
    • Surgical Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Salpingolysis
    • Laparoscopic Ovariolysis
    • Pelvic Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58660: Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Scaffidi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scaffidi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 821-8321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Citizens Rx

    • Community Health Network

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scaffidi's office located?

    Dr. John Scaffidi's Primary Practice

    2200 Hamilton St Ste 111

    Allentown, PA 18104

    (610) 821-8321

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

    Dr. Scaffidi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861491193.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scaffidi?

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

    What is Dr. John Scaffidi's specialty?

    Dr. Scaffidi is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Allentown, PA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Scaffidi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Scaffidi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scaffidi is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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 John Scaffidi accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. John Scaffidi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Scaffidi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scaffidi's office at (610) 821-8321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Scaffidi?

    Please contact Dr. Scaffidi's office at (610) 821-8321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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