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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gancher, Infectious Disease Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Elizabeth Gancher, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gancher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gancher’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gancher’s office at (215) 955-7785.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gancher?
Dr. Elizabeth Gancher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gancher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infection Control, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia/PA community, Dr. Gancher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Gancher speak?
Dr. Gancher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gancher treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gancher 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. Gancher. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Gancher perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Gancher may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gancher's office.
Does Dr. Gancher accept my insurance?
Dr. Gancher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-7785 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gancher accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gancher 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Gancher's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Gancher's Primary Practice
1015 Chestnut St Ste 1020
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 955-7785
Dr. Elizabeth Gancher's Practice 3
1427 Vine St Fl 2
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 762-2530
What is Dr. Gancher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gancher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376854463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gancher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gancher
What is Dr. Elizabeth Gancher's specialty?
Dr. Gancher is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Gancher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Gancher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gancher is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Elizabeth Gancher accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Gancher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Gancher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gancher's office at (215) 955-7785 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Gancher?
Please contact Dr. Gancher's office at (215) 955-7785 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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