Expertise in
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Expertise in
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Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave Fl 3, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Dorothy Becker is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Becker is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Licenses

Specialist in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave Fl 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Clinical Trials

Rituximab-pvvr and Abatacept vs Rituximab-pvvr Alone in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dorothy J. Becker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dorothy J. Becker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dorothy J. Becker by calling their office at 412-692-5325. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dorothy J. Becker a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dorothy J. Becker is classified as an Elite expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Dorothy J. Becker specialize in?

While Dr. Dorothy J. Becker is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Dorothy J. Becker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dorothy J. Becker has published 73 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Dorothy J. Becker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dorothy J. Becker accept my insurance?

Dr. Dorothy J. Becker accepts most major insurance plans, including Capital Blue Cross and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5325 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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