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Dr. Michael Gooch, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gooch, Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Michael Gooch, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gooch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gooch’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gooch’s office at (215) 955-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Gooch speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gooch treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gooch 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. Gooch. 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:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Attack
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus
    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
    • I871: Compression of vein

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Does Dr. Gooch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gooch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Gooch 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Gooch's office located?

    Dr. Michael Gooch's Primary Practice

    909 Walnut St Fl 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-7000

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    Dr. Michael Gooch's Practice 2

    3998 Red Lion Rd Ste 213

    Philadelphia, PA 19114

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    Dr. Michael Gooch's Practice 3

    60 Township Line Rd

    Elkins Park, PA 19027

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

    Dr. Gooch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548587884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gooch?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Gooch's specialty?

    Dr. Gooch is a Neurosurgeon near Philadelphia, PA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Gooch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Gooch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gooch is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Gooch accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Gooch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Gooch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gooch's office at (215) 955-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Gooch?

    Please contact Dr. Gooch's office at (215) 955-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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