Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Beard, Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Beard?
Dr. Jessica Beard, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Beard empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Trauma/Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Beard is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Beard speak?
Dr. Beard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Beard typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Beard 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. Beard. 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:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Beard typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Beard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Beard. 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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Spermatic Cord Lesion Removal
- Spermatic Cord Mass Excision
- Testicular Cord Lesion Surgery
- Scrotal Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 55520: Excision of lesion of spermatic cord (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Beard accept my insurance?
Dr. Beard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Beard accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Beard in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Beard's office located?
Temple General & Trauma Surgery
Temple University Hospital
3401 North Broad Street, Boyer Pavilion, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140
What hospitals are Dr. Beard affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Beard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Beard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Beard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831426071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Beard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Beard