Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hersh, Family Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hersh?
Dr. Lauren Hersh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist 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. Hersh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer in the Elderly, Diabetes, Hypertension, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Hersh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hersh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hersh speak?
Dr. Hersh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hersh typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hersh 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. Hersh. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hersh typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Hersh may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Hersh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hersh accept my insurance?
Dr. Hersh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-7190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hersh accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hersh in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Hersh's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hersh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hersh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hersh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760672828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hersh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hersh