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Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer, MD

Pottsville, PA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Miller-Schaeffer, Internist in Pottsville, PA?

    Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pottsville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Miller-Schaeffer graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network Program. Dr. Miller-Schaeffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Miller-Schaeffer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Miller-Schaeffer’s office at (218) 830-5400.

    Where did Dr. Miller-Schaeffer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Lehigh Valley Health Network Program

    • Medical School: Hahnemann Med Coll of Kansas City Univ-Missouri | Drexel University College Of Medicine | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Miller-Schaeffer board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Miller-Schaeffer speak?

    Dr. Miller-Schaeffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Miller-Schaeffer treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Miller-Schaeffer 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. Miller-Schaeffer. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    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:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does Dr. Miller-Schaeffer perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Miller-Schaeffer 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. Miller-Schaeffer. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Does Dr. Miller-Schaeffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Miller-Schaeffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 830-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Miller-Schaeffer accept in Pottsville, PA?

    Dr. Miller-Schaeffer in Pottsville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Miller-Schaeffer's office located?

    Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer's Primary Practice

    106 S Claude a Lord Blvd

    Pottsville, PA 17901

    (218) 830-5400

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    Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer's Practice 2

    700 E Norwegian St

    Pottsville, PA 17901

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    Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer's Practice 3

    6 S Greenview Rd

    Schuykl Havn, PA 17972

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

    Dr. Miller-Schaeffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912970443.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Miller-Schaeffer?

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

    What is Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer's specialty?

    Dr. Miller-Schaeffer is a Internist near Pottsville, PA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Miller-Schaeffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Miller-Schaeffer is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, WVU Medicine Berkeley 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 Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer accepting new patients in Pottsville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Miller-Schaeffer's office at (218) 830-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer?

    Please contact Dr. Miller-Schaeffer's office at (218) 830-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer have?

    Dr. Carol Ann Miller-Schaeffer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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