Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Aaron H. Mendelson

MD · Gastroenterology · Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
401 N 17TH ST
105 LV SPECIALTY CARE PHYS
Allentown, PA 18104
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 14 Years Practicing
643
Medicare Patients / yr
12
Procedures Billed
14
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Mendelson

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Pennsylvania, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Mendelson is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 18104, PA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (610) 969-4470 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Mendelson Does

Dr. Mendelson served 643 Medicare patients across 696 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 42% above the average Gastroenterology in Pennsylvania (454 patients across 611 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)149119
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)106105
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)102100
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)6757
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)6765

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Mendelson billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Mendelson is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Allentown, PA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono

East Stroudsburg, PA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Mendelson practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Mendelson offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 401 N 17TH ST, 105 LV SPECIALTY CARE PHYS, Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (610) 969-4470

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

27 min

Average commute time in this zip · 78% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

35.8646

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 18104, PA

If Dr. Mendelson isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 18104, PA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jacob H. Pickle, IvGastroenterology1.2K<1 mi
Sean R. LaceyGastroenterology1.1K<1 mi
Ethan M. WeinbergGastroenterology226<1 mi
Maarouf HoteitGastroenterology269<1 mi
Jonathan D. NahasGastroenterology190<1 mi
Zachary A. ZatorGastroenterology4712.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Mendelson takes three steps:

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Aaron H. Mendelson: Common Questions

Does Dr. Mendelson accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Mendelson is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Mendelson depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 18104, PA →
Where is Dr. Mendelson's office?
Dr. Mendelson practices at 401 N 17TH ST, 105 LV SPECIALTY CARE PHYS, Allentown, PA 18104. Phone: (610) 969-4470.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Mendelson accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (610) 969-4470 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 18104, PA to see available options.
Does Dr. Mendelson offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Mendelson is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Mendelson?
Dr. Mendelson graduated in 2012 and has been practicing for approximately 14 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Mendelson treated 643 Medicare patients across 12 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Mendelson is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (610) 969-4470 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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