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Dr. Richard Huntington, MD

Wilkes Barre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Huntington, Family Medicine Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Dr. Richard Huntington, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Huntington graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Pinnaclehlth Sys-Harrisburg, Family Medicine. Dr. Huntington is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huntington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huntington’s office.

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

    • Residency: Pinnaclehlth Sys-Harrisburg, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Huntington board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Huntington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Huntington speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Huntington treat?

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

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Huntington may include:

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

    Does Dr. Huntington accept my insurance?

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

    Dr. Huntington 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Huntington's office located?

    Dr. Richard Huntington's Primary Practice

    175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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    Dr. Richard Huntington's Practice 2

    1086 Highway 315 Blvd

    Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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    Dr. Richard Huntington's Practice 3

    220 E Center Hill Rd

    Dallas, PA 18612

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

    Dr. Huntington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275592164.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huntington?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Huntington's specialty?

    Dr. Huntington is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wilkes Barre, 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. Huntington to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Huntington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Huntington 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 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 Richard Huntington accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Huntington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Huntington offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Huntington?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Huntington have?

    Dr. Richard Huntington is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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