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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kucherer, Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Shelly Kucherer, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kucherer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kucherer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kucherer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kucherer speak?
Dr. Kucherer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kucherer typically treat?
As a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kucherer 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. Kucherer. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Does Dr. Kucherer accept my insurance?
Dr. Kucherer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kucherer accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Kucherer in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kucherer's office located?
What is Dr. Kucherer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kucherer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992124283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kucherer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kucherer
What is Dr. Shelly Kucherer's specialty?
Dr. Kucherer is a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist do?
Psychosomatic Medicine is a subspecialty that focusses on the diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders and symptoms in patients suffering from complex medical conditions. This field encompasses the care of individuals with acute or chronic illnesses such as HIV, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy, and COPD where psychiatric issues impact their medical treatment and quality of life. It also includes patients whose psychiatric disorders arise directly from primary medical conditions or those experiencing somatoform disorders and psychological factors affecting their general health. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, work on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and collaborate in primary care and other outpatient settings to deliver comprehensive care.
Is this Dr. Shelly Kucherer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kucherer is affiliated with Upmc Williamsport, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Indiana Regional Medical Center 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 Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Shelly Kucherer accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shelly Kucherer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shelly Kucherer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kucherer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shelly Kucherer?
Please contact Dr. Kucherer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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