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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leong, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. David Leong, DO is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Leong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leong’s office at (267) 804-0174.
What languages does Dr. Leong speak?
Dr. Leong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leong treat?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leong 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. Leong. 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.
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Paraplegia
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Complete Paraplegia
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Total lower body paralysis
- Complete paralysis of legs
- Full paraplegia
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8221: Paraplegia, complete
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-neurological surgery care
- Brain surgery aftercare
- Spine surgery aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system
Also known as:
- Lost left leg below knee
- Limb Loss
- Left below knee amputation
- Missing left lower leg
- Left lower leg loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z89512: Acquired absence of left leg below knee
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
Which procedures does Dr. Leong perform as a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?
As a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Leong may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leong's office.
Does Dr. Leong accept my insurance?
Dr. Leong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (267) 804-0174 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leong accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Leong in Philadelphia, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Leong's office located?
What is Dr. Leong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972063774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leong
What is Dr. David Leong's specialty?
Dr. Leong is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA. A physician who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injuries and non-traumatic causes of spinal cord dysfunction through an interdisciplinary approach. This specialist provides care to patients of all ages throughout their lives, addressing associated medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications. Contact Dr. Leong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Leong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leong is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Virtua Voorhees 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
Where can I learn more about Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist?
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Is David Leong accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. David Leong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Leong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leong's office at (267) 804-0174 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Leong?
Please contact Dr. Leong's office at (267) 804-0174 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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