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Who is Dr. Kennedy, Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Benjamin Kennedy, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kennedy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kennedy’s office at (215) 590-2780.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kennedy?
Dr. Benjamin Kennedy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kennedy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Anomalies, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders, Spasticity & Movement Disorders, Spina Bifida, Spinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Kennedy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kennedy speak?
Dr. Kennedy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Kennedy typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Recurrent seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Kennedy typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy. 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:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- VNS Implantation
- Cranial Nerve Stimulator Surgery
- Neurostimulator for Vagus Nerve
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device
CPT Codes:
- 64568: Open implantation of cranial nerve (eg, vagus nerve) neurostimulator electrode array and pulse generator
Does Dr. Kennedy accept my insurance?
Dr. Kennedy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-2780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kennedy accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Kennedy 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
Capital Blue Cross
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Other TPA
State of Maryland
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kennedy's office located?
What is Dr. Kennedy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437385713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kennedy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kennedy
What is Dr. Benjamin Kennedy's specialty?
Dr. Kennedy is a Neurosurgeon near Philadelphia, 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. Benjamin Kennedy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kennedy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Benjamin Kennedy accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kennedy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kennedy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office at (215) 590-2780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kennedy?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office at (215) 590-2780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Kennedy
Division Of Neurosurgery
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104