Dr. Oliver Sacks, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Sacks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?

Dr. Oliver Sacks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sacks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sacks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sacks’s office at (215) 456-3834.

What languages does Dr. Sacks speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sacks typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks. 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:

Viral Infection
Virus Infection
Viral Illness
Common Virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B349: Viral infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Strep Throat
Sore Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Bacterial Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
Strep Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

Also known as:

Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Digestive Disease
Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
Non-Bacterial Colitis
Gut Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

Also known as:

COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Coronavirus Disease 2019
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Novel Coronavirus

ICD-10 Codes:

U071: COVID-19

Also known as:

Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
Sprains and Strains
Pulled lower back muscle
Lumbar muscle strain
Back tendon strain
Lower back soft tissue strain

ICD-10 Codes:

S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Pectoral pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R0789: Other chest pain

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sacks typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Sacks may include:

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

Does Dr. Sacks accept my insurance?

Dr. Sacks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-3834 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Sacks 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)
Medicare
Oscar Health

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Where is Dr. Sacks' office located?

Dr. Oliver Sacks' Primary Practice

5501 Old York Rd

Philadelphia, PA 19141

(215) 456-3834

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What hospitals are Dr. Sacks affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Sacks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

University Medical Center New Orleans,New Orleans, LA

Touro Lcmc Health,New Orleans, LA

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

Dr. Sacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750730800.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sacks?

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

What is Dr. Oliver Sacks's specialty?

Dr. Sacks is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Oliver Sacks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Sacks is affiliated with East Jefferson General 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

When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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