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Dr. Michael Fox, MD

Wilkes Barre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fox, Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Michael Fox, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Fox completed his residency at Baptist Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Fox is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fox’s office.

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

    • Residency: Baptist Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al

    Is Dr. Fox board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Fox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Fox speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fox treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Fox 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. Fox. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    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:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • Pernicious Anemia
    • B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
    • Orthopedic implant infection
    • Prosthetic device inflammation
    • Internal graft infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Fox perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Fox may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fox 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. Fox accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Fox in Wilkes Barre, 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fox's office located?

    Dr. Michael Fox's Primary Practice

    1000 E Mountain Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18711

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    Dr. Michael Fox's Practice 2

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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    Dr. Michael Fox's Practice 3

    660 Baltimore Dr Ste 125

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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

    Dr. Fox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235106238.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fox?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Fox's specialty?

    Dr. Fox is a Internist near Wilkes Barre, 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. Fox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Fox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fox is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Michael Fox accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Fox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Fox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Fox?

    Please contact Dr. Fox's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Fox have?

    Dr. Michael Fox is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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