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Who is Dr. Chernack, Physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Betty Chernack, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chernack is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chernack’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chernack’s office at (215) 893-2668.
What languages does Dr. Chernack speak?
Dr. Chernack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chernack treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chernack 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. Chernack. 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:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Chernack perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Betty Chernack 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. Chernack's office.
Does Dr. Chernack accept my insurance?
Dr. Chernack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 893-2668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chernack accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Chernack 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
Centene
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chernack's office located?
Dr. Betty Chernack's Primary Practice
1800 Lombard St Fl 1
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 893-2668
What is Dr. Chernack's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chernack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457612558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chernack?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chernack
What is Dr. Betty Chernack's specialty?
Dr. Chernack is a Physiatrist near Philadelphia, PA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Chernack to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Betty Chernack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chernack is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian 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
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Is Betty Chernack accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Betty Chernack is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Betty Chernack offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chernack's office at (215) 893-2668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Betty Chernack?
Please contact Dr. Chernack's office at (215) 893-2668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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