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Dr. John Dougherty, MD

Hershey, PA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dougherty, Obstetrician in Hershey, PA?

    Dr. John Dougherty, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Dougherty graduated from HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Monmouth Med Center. Dr. Dougherty is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dougherty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dougherty’s office at (484) 628-8878.

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

    • Residency: Monmouth Med Center

    • Medical School: HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

    What languages does Dr. Dougherty speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dougherty treat?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications
    • Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
    • Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
    • High-Risk Obstetric History Management
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
    • O09293: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, third trimester
    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester

    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:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
    • Managing other complex pregnancies
    • Special care for high-risk pregnancy
    • Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester

    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

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Abnormal Cells in Cervix
    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • General abnormal cervical cells
    • Unspecified Pap test abnormality
    • Cervical smear abnormal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R87619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
    • Birth Control
    • General contraceptive care
    • Family planning management
    • Birth control services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Dougherty perform?

    As an Obstetrician, Dr. Dougherty 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. Dougherty. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Dougherty accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-8878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dougherty accept in Hershey, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Dougherty's office located?

    Dr. John Dougherty's Primary Practice

    500 University Dr

    Hershey, PA 17033

    (484) 628-8878

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    Dr. John Dougherty's Practice 2

    6th Avenue And Spruce Street

    West Reading, PA 19611

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    Dr. John Dougherty's Practice 3

    6 Spruce St

    West Reading, PA 19611

    (484) 628-8878

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

    Dr. Dougherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902870371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dougherty?

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

    What is Dr. John Dougherty's specialty?

    Dr. Dougherty is a Obstetrician near Hershey, PA. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Dougherty to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Dougherty is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Obstetrician?

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    Is John Dougherty accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?

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

    Does Dr. John Dougherty offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (484) 628-8878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Dougherty?

    Please contact Dr. Dougherty's office at (484) 628-8878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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