18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Popescu, Physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Popescu graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the International Spine Intervention Society, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and North American Spine Society. Dr. Popescu is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Popescu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Popescu’s office.
Where did Dr. Popescu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | University Hospital of Bucharest
Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila
Is Dr. Popescu board certified in Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Adrian Popescu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2011
What languages does Dr. Popescu speak?
Dr. Popescu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Popescu treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Popescu 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. Popescu. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Left Lumbago and Sciatica
- Left Back and Leg Pain
- Left Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Back and Leg Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Leg Pain
- Lumbar Discogenic Pain with Radiculopathy
- Sciatica from Disc Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51372: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain and lower extremity pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Which procedures does Dr. Popescu perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adrian Popescu 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. Popescu's office.
Does Dr. Popescu accept my insurance?
Dr. Popescu 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. Popescu accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Popescu 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Popescu's office located?
Dr. Adrian Popescu's Primary Practice
3400 Spruce St Fl 5 Bldg Oral
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
International Spine Intervention Society
Member
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Member
North American Spine Society
Member
What is Dr. Popescu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Popescu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093871774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Popescu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Popescu
What is Dr. Adrian Popescu's specialty?
Dr. Popescu 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. Popescu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adrian Popescu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Popescu is affiliated with Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, 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 Adrian Popescu accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Adrian Popescu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adrian Popescu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Popescu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adrian Popescu?
Please contact Dr. Popescu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adrian Popescu have?
Dr. Adrian Popescu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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