Dr. Scott Halpern, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Halpern, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?

Dr. Scott Halpern, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Halpern graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Halpern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Halpern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Halpern’s office at (215) 662-3202.

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

Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

What languages does Dr. Halpern speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Halpern typically treat?

As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Halpern 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. Halpern. 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:

Palliative Care
Comfort care
Supportive care
Symptom management care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z515: Encounter for palliative care

What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Halpern typically perform?

As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Halpern may include:

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

Does Dr. Halpern accept my insurance?

Dr. Halpern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-3202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Halpern in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Halpern's office located?

Harron Lung Pcam

3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 1

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 662-3202

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Dr. Scott Halpern's Practice 2

51 N 39th St Ste 1

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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What hospitals are Dr. Halpern affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Halpern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 9 Procedures

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital,West Chester, PA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

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

Dr. Halpern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639232143.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Halpern?

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

What is Dr. Scott Halpern's specialty?

Dr. Halpern is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA.

What does a Critical Care Internist do?

An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

Is Dr. Scott Halpern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Halpern is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Chester County 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

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