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Dr. Lori Georgeson, MD

Pediatrician

New Bedford, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Georgeson, Pediatrician in New Bedford, MA?

    Dr. Lori Georgeson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Bedford, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Georgeson completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Georgeson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Georgeson’s office at (508) 984-8420.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Georgeson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Georgeson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Georgeson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Georgeson typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Georgeson 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. Georgeson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    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:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Georgeson typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lori Georgeson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Georgeson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Georgeson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Georgeson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 984-8420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Georgeson accept in New Bedford, MA?

    Dr. Georgeson in New Bedford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Georgeson's office located?

    Dr. Lori Georgeson's Primary Practice

    874 Purchase St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

    (508) 984-8420

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    Dr. Lori Georgeson's Practice 2

    49 State Rd Ste 202

    North Dartmouth, MA 02747

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    What hospitals are Dr. Georgeson affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Georgeson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Boston Childrens Hospital,Boston, MA
    Lifespan Of Massachusetts - Fall River Inc,Fall River, MA

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

    Dr. Georgeson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154387355.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Georgeson?

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

    What is Dr. Lori Georgeson's specialty?

    Dr. Georgeson is a Pediatrician near New Bedford, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Lori Georgeson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Georgeson is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Lori Georgeson accepting new patients in New Bedford, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Georgeson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lori Georgeson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Georgeson's office at (508) 984-8420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lori Georgeson?

    Please contact Dr. Georgeson's office at (508) 984-8420 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Georgeson's office located?

    Dr. Georgeson's offices are located in New Bedford, MA and North Dartmouth, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lori Georgeson have?

    Dr. Lori Georgeson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.