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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hedden, Physiatrist in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Jeffrey Hedden, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hedden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hedden’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hedden’s office at (518) 798-0767.
What languages does Dr. Hedden speak?
Dr. Hedden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hedden typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hedden 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. Hedden. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
- Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
- Right Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Hedden typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Hedden 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. Hedden. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Hedden accept my insurance?
Dr. Hedden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 798-0767 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hedden accept in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Hedden in Schenectady, NY 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hedden's office located?
What is Dr. Hedden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hedden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417181405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hedden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hedden
What is Dr. Jeffrey Hedden's specialty?
Dr. Hedden is a Physiatrist near Schenectady, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Hedden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hedden is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus 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 Jeffrey Hedden accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Hedden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Hedden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hedden's office at (518) 798-0767 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Hedden?
Please contact Dr. Hedden's office at (518) 798-0767 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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