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Dr. Celerina Liwag, MD

Ephrata, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liwag, Pediatrician in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. Celerina Liwag, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Ephrata, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Liwag graduated from Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Liwag is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liwag’s office at (610) 898-9380.

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

    • Residency: Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Long Island Jewish Med Center

    • Medical School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine

    Is Dr. Liwag board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Celerina Liwag, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Liwag speak?

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

    • English

    • Tagalog

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Liwag 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. Liwag. 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Liwag 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. Liwag. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Liwag accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liwag accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 898-9380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liwag accept in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. Liwag in Ephrata, 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Liwag's office located?

    Baca Pediatrics

    159 N Reading Rd

    Ephrata, PA 17522

    (610) 898-9380

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

    Dr. Liwag's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992761456.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liwag?

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

    What is Dr. Celerina Liwag's specialty?

    Dr. Liwag is a Pediatrician near Ephrata, PA.

    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 this Dr. Celerina Liwag affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liwag is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Pottstown Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Celerina Liwag accepting new patients in Ephrata, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Celerina Liwag is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Celerina Liwag offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liwag's office at (610) 898-9380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Celerina Liwag?

    Please contact Dr. Liwag's office at (610) 898-9380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Celerina Liwag have?

    Dr. Celerina Liwag is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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