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Dr. Eric Lancaster, MD

Dr. Eric Lancaster, MD

West Chester, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lancaster, Neurologist in West Chester, PA?

    Dr. Eric Lancaster, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in West Chester, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lancaster graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is a member of the Society for Neuroscience (SFN), American Academy of Neurology (member) , none., and American Association of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine (AANEM) , none.. Dr. Lancaster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lancaster’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lancaster’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    • Medical School: University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools | University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lancaster board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Lancaster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Lancaster speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lancaster treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster. 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:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barr syndrome
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • GBS
    • Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Post-Infectious Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G610: Guillain-Barre syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation
    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
    • Encephalitis
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Encephalomyelitis
    • Brain Swelling
    • Spinal Cord Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
    • G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Skin Sensation Problems
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Disturbed Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Stiff-Person Syndrome
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Hereditary hyperekplexia
    • Stiff-Man Syndrome
    • SPS
    • Moersch-Woltman Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2582: Stiff-man syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic Syndrome
    • Birth Defects
    • Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
    • Uncommon Congenital Syndromes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Immune Myopathy
    • Inflammatory Muscle Disease
    • Autoimmune Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified

    Does Dr. Lancaster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lancaster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lancaster accept in West Chester, PA?

    Dr. Lancaster in West Chester, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lancaster's office located?

    Dr. Eric Lancaster's Primary Practice

    915 Old Fern Hill Rd Ste D503

    West Chester, PA 19380

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    Dr. Eric Lancaster's Practice 2

    3737 Market St

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 662-3606

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    Dr. Eric Lancaster's Practice 3

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Ste 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Society for Neuroscience (SFN)

    Member

    American Academy of Neurology (member) , none.

    Member

    American Association of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine (AANEM) , none.

    Member

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

    Dr. Lancaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851456016.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lancaster?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Lancaster's specialty?

    Dr. Lancaster is a Neurologist near West Chester, PA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Eric Lancaster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Riddle Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Virtua Voorhees 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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    Is Eric Lancaster accepting new patients in West Chester, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Lancaster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Lancaster offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Eric Lancaster?

    Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Lancaster have?

    Dr. Eric Lancaster is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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