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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buendia, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Shamokin, PA?
Dr. Mary Lou Buendia, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shamokin, PA. She has been practicing for over 45 years. Dr. Buendia is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buendia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buendia’s office at (570) 644-0893.
What languages does Dr. Buendia speak?
Dr. Buendia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buendia typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Buendia 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. Buendia. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Buendia typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Lou Buendia may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Buendia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buendia accept my insurance?
Dr. Buendia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 644-0893 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buendia accept in Shamokin, PA?
Dr. Buendia in Shamokin, 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
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Risant Health
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Buendia's office located?
What is Dr. Buendia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buendia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942260062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buendia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buendia
What is Dr. Mary Lou Buendia's specialty?
Dr. Buendia is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Shamokin, PA.
Is this Dr. Mary Lou Buendia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buendia is affiliated with Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mary Lou Buendia accepting new patients in Shamokin, PA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Lou Buendia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Lou Buendia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buendia's office at (570) 644-0893 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Lou Buendia?
Please contact Dr. Buendia's office at (570) 644-0893 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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