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Dr. Jennifer Brighter, MD

Lancaster, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brighter, Family Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Jennifer Brighter, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Brighter graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine. Dr. Brighter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brighter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brighter’s office at (717) 684-9106.

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

    • Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Brighter board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Brighter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Brighter speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Brighter treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brighter 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. Brighter. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Unemployment
    • Job loss
    • Out of work
    • Joblessness
    • Seeking employment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z560: Unemployment, unspecified

    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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough
    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Which procedures does Dr. Brighter perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Brighter may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brighter's office.

    Does Dr. Brighter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brighter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 684-9106 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brighter accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Brighter in Lancaster, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Everence

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Brighter's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Brighter's Primary Practice

    264 Granite Run Dr

    Lancaster, PA 17601

    (717) 684-9106

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    Dr. Jennifer Brighter's Practice 2

    306 N 7th St

    Columbia, PA 17512

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    Dr. Jennifer Brighter's Practice 3

    1600 S George St

    York, PA 17403

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

    Dr. Brighter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760455638.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brighter?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Brighter's specialty?

    Dr. Brighter is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, PA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Brighter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jennifer Brighter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brighter is affiliated with Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan York Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jennifer Brighter accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Brighter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Brighter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brighter's office at (717) 684-9106 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Brighter?

    Please contact Dr. Brighter's office at (717) 684-9106 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Brighter have?

    Dr. Jennifer Brighter is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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