Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Althoff, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Is Dr. Althoff board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Seth Althoff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Althoff speak?
Dr. Althoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Althoff typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Althoff 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. Althoff. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Althoff typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seth Althoff may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Althoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Althoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Althoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 453-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Althoff accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Althoff 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)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Medicaid
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Althoff's office located?
Dr. Seth Althoff's Primary Practice
5501 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 453-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Althoff affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Althoff has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Althoff's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Althoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518179100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Althoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Althoff