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Dr. John Brandsema, MD

Dr. John Brandsema, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Neurologist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brandsema, Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. John Brandsema, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brandsema completed his residency at Children's Hospital Program. Dr. Brandsema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brandsema’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brandsema’s office.

    Where did Dr. Brandsema go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Children's Hospital Program

    What languages does Dr. Brandsema speak?

    Dr. Brandsema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Brandsema typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Brandsema 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. Brandsema. 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:

    • Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • DMD
    • BMD
    • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
    • Becker Muscular Dystrophy
    • MD
    • Muscle wasting disease
    • Progressive muscle weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
    • G7109: Other specified muscular dystrophies

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Congenital Myasthenia
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Congenital myasthenic syndrome
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG
    • Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
    • Inherited Myasthenia
    • Developmental Myasthenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
    • G702: Congenital and developmental myasthenia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Myopathy
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Congenital Muscle Disease
    • Birth Muscle Disorder
    • Genetic Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7120: Congenital myopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Brandsema typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Brandsema may include:

    Please contact Dr. Brandsema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Brandsema accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brandsema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brandsema accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Brandsema 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 Commercial

    • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Brandsema's office located?

    Abram Cancer Ctr Pacam 1 Flr

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 4 Lowr Extremi

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Hup

    3400 Spruce St Fl 5 Bldg Oral

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    What is Dr. Brandsema's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brandsema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275889792.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandsema?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brandsema

    What is Dr. John Brandsema's specialty?

    Dr. Brandsema is a Pediatric Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is Dr. John Brandsema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brandsema is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Geisinger Medical Center, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Brandsema accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. John Brandsema is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Brandsema offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brandsema's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Brandsema?

    Please contact Dr. Brandsema's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brandsema's office located?

    Dr. Brandsema's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.