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Who is Dr. Schirmer, Neurosurgeon in Danville, PA?
Dr. Clemens Schirmer, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Danville, PA. Dr. Schirmer completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Neurological Surgery; New England Med Ctr Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Schirmer is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schirmer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schirmer’s office.
Where did Dr. Schirmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Neurological Surgery; New England Med Ctr Hosps, General Surgery
Medical School: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munchen, Fachbereich Medizin,Munchen, Germany
What languages does Dr. Schirmer speak?
Dr. Schirmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Schirmer typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schirmer 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. Schirmer. 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Schirmer typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Schirmer 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. Schirmer. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
- Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
- Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
- Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Neck Artery X-ray
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Brain Blood Vessel Study
CPT Codes:
- 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Intracranial Catheter Placement
- Brain Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Also known as:
- Complex Brain Aneurysm Surgery (Carotid Artery)
- Complex intracranial aneurysm repair
- Brain aneurysm surgery, carotid circulation
- Intracranial aneurysm clipping
CPT Codes:
- 61697: Surgery of complex intracranial aneurysm, intracranial approach; carotid circulation
Does Dr. Schirmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schirmer 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. Schirmer accept in Danville, PA?
Dr. Schirmer in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Schirmer's office located?
What is Dr. Schirmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schirmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649486069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schirmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schirmer
What is Dr. Clemens Schirmer's specialty?
Dr. Schirmer is a Neurosurgeon near Danville, PA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Clemens Schirmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schirmer is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton 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 Clemens Schirmer accepting new patients in Danville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Clemens Schirmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clemens Schirmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schirmer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clemens Schirmer?
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100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822