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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fischer, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. David Fischer, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fischer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fischer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fischer’s office at (617) 732-5500.
What languages does Dr. Fischer speak?
Dr. Fischer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Fischer typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer. 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:
- Coma
- Persistent Vegetative State
- Unconscious state
- Deep unconsciousness
- Persistent vegetative state
- Vegetative State
- Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome
- Chronic Unconsciousness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4020: Unspecified coma
- R403: Persistent vegetative state
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Fischer typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Fischer 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. Fischer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fischer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fischer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fischer accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Fischer 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fischer's office located?
Dr. David Fischer's Primary Practice
3400 Spruce St Fl 3
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(617) 732-5500
What is Dr. Fischer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fischer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285083840.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fischer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fischer
What is Dr. David Fischer's specialty?
Dr. Fischer is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. David Fischer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fischer is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Fischer accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. David Fischer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Fischer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (617) 732-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Fischer?
Please contact Dr. Fischer's office at (617) 732-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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