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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berk, Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Matthew Berk, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Berk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berk’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berk’s office at (215) 955-6000.
What languages does Dr. Berk speak?
Dr. Berk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Berk typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Berk 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. Berk. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Berk typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Berk may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Berk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berk accept my insurance?
Dr. Berk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berk accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Berk 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Berk's office located?
What is Dr. Berk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750724498.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berk
What is Dr. Matthew Berk's specialty?
Dr. Berk is a Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Matthew Berk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berk is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Paoli 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 Matthew Berk accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Berk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Berk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berk's office at (215) 955-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Berk?
Please contact Dr. Berk's office at (215) 955-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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