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Who is Dr. Heckel, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Brittany Heckel, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Heckel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Heckel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Heckel’s office at (215) 955-1234.
What languages does Dr. Heckel speak?
Dr. Heckel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Heckel typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Heckel 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. Heckel. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Heckel typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Heckel 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. Heckel. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Heckel accept my insurance?
Dr. Heckel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Heckel accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Heckel in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Heckel's office located?
What is Dr. Heckel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Heckel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497280226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Heckel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Heckel
What is Dr. Brittany Heckel's specialty?
Dr. Heckel is a Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Brittany Heckel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Heckel is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Brittany Heckel accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brittany Heckel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brittany Heckel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Heckel's office at (215) 955-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brittany Heckel?
Please contact Dr. Heckel's office at (215) 955-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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