Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Erickson, Internist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Janet Erickson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Erickson graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Erickson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Erickson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Erickson’s office.
Where did Dr. Erickson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Erickson speak?
Dr. Erickson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Erickson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Erickson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson. 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
Does Dr. Erickson accept my insurance?
Dr. Erickson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Erickson accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Erickson in Scranton, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
Risant Health
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Erickson's office located?
What is Dr. Erickson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Erickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760461149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Erickson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Erickson
What is Dr. Janet Erickson's specialty?
Dr. Erickson is a Internist near Scranton, 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. Janet Erickson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Erickson is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Regional Hospital Of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Janet Erickson accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Janet Erickson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Janet Erickson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Janet Erickson?
Please contact Dr. Erickson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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