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Dr. William Prebola, MD

Wilkes Barre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Prebola, Physiatrist in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. William Prebola, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Prebola graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; York Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Prebola is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prebola’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prebola’s office at (570) 824-0930.

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

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; York Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Prebola board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. William Prebola, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Prebola speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Prebola treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Prebola 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. Prebola. 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:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Rhabdomyolysis
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Breakdown
    • Acute Muscle Injury
    • Myoglobinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6282: Rhabdomyolysis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Prebola accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prebola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 824-0930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Prebola accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareGuard

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Prebola's office located?

    Dr. William Prebola's Primary Practice

    150 Mundy St

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

    (570) 824-0930

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    Dr. William Prebola's Practice 2

    1086 Highway 315 Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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

    Dr. Prebola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447243902.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prebola?

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

    What is Dr. William Prebola's specialty?

    Dr. Prebola is a Physiatrist near Wilkes Barre, PA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Prebola to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Prebola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prebola is affiliated with Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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 Prebola accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. William Prebola is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Prebola offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Prebola's office at (570) 824-0930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Prebola?

    Please contact Dr. Prebola's office at (570) 824-0930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Prebola have?

    Dr. William Prebola is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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