Dr. Amy Hersh, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Hersh, Pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA?

Dr. Amy Hersh, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hersh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hersh’s office at (215) 861-8833.

What languages does Dr. Hersh speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hersh typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hersh 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. Hersh. 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:

Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
Health Checkup
Normal Well-Child Checkup
Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

ICD-10 Codes:

Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

Also known as:

Immunization Visit
Vaccines
Vaccination appointment
Shot visit
Immunization encounter

ICD-10 Codes:

Z23: Encounter for immunization

Also known as:

Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
Health Screening
Vision Screening
Hearing Screening
Eye and Ear Check-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

Also known as:

Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection
Bacterial Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
Strep Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

Also known as:

Non-Medical Procedure
Elective procedure (non-health)
Procedure for other purposes
Non-therapeutic intervention

ICD-10 Codes:

Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

Also known as:

Viral Infection
Virus Infection
Viral Illness
Common Virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B349: Viral infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
Baby Health Checkup
Infant and Newborn Care
Early infant health exam
First week baby checkup
Post-delivery newborn exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

Also known as:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hersh typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Amy Hersh may include:

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

Does Dr. Hersh accept my insurance?

Dr. Hersh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 861-8833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

Top Insurances

Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
National Benefit Fund
North American Administrators
UMR Administered Payer

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Where is Dr. Hersh's office located?

Dr. Amy Hersh's Primary Practice

833 Chestnut St Ste 300

Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 861-8833

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Dr. Amy Hersh's Practice 2

1047 Old York Rd Ste 1

Abington, PA 19001

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What hospitals are Dr. Hersh affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Hersh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Jefferson Abington Hospital,Abington, PA

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Hersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477996528.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hersh?

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

What is Dr. Amy Hersh's specialty?

Dr. Hersh is a Pediatrician near Philadelphia, PA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Amy Hersh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Hersh is affiliated with Jefferson Abington 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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