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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercier, Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Elise Mercier is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mercier is currently affiliated with St Christophers Hospital Pediatric Residency Prog. Dr. Mercier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercier’s office at (215) 955-4967.
What languages does Dr. Mercier speak?
Dr. Mercier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mercier typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Mercier 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. Mercier. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Absence Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Mercier typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elise Mercier may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Mercier's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mercier accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-4967 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercier accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Mercier in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mercier's office located?
Dr. Elise Mercier's Primary Practice
901 Walnut St Ste 400
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-4967
What is Dr. Mercier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316479470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercier
What is Dr. Elise Mercier's specialty?
Dr. Mercier is a Pediatric Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Elise Mercier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercier is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. 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 Elise Mercier accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Elise Mercier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elise Mercier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercier's office at (215) 955-4967 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elise Mercier?
Please contact Dr. Mercier's office at (215) 955-4967 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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