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Who is Dr. Alperin, Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Samuel Alperin, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alperin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alperin’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alperin’s office at (215) 590-1719.
What languages does Dr. Alperin speak?
Dr. Alperin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alperin treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Alperin 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. Alperin. 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.
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Episodic Tension Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Occasional Tension Headache
- Infrequent Tension Headache
- Stress Headache Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G44219: Episodic tension-type headache, not intractable
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
- Genetic Disorder
- 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
- Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- Catch 22 Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9381: Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Angelman Syndrome
- Developmental Disabilities
- Movement Disorder
- Happy Puppet Syndrome
- Chromosome 15q Deletion Syndrome
- AS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9351: Angelman syndrome
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Which procedures does Dr. Alperin perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Alperin 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alperin's office.
Does Dr. Alperin accept my insurance?
Dr. Alperin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1719 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alperin accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Alperin in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alperin's office located?
Dr. Samuel Alperin's Primary Practice
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-1719
What is Dr. Alperin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alperin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326570284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alperin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alperin
What is Dr. Samuel Alperin's specialty?
Dr. Alperin is a Pediatric Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Alperin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Alperin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alperin is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Penn Medicine Lancaster General 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
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Is Samuel Alperin accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Alperin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Alperin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alperin's office at (215) 590-1719 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Alperin?
Please contact Dr. Alperin's office at (215) 590-1719 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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