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Dr. Kara Shetler, MD

Radnor, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shetler, Vascular Neurologist in Radnor, PA?

    Dr. Kara Shetler, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Radnor, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shetler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shetler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shetler’s office at (215) 662-2700.

    What languages does Dr. Shetler speak?

    Dr. Shetler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shetler treat?

    As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Shetler 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. Shetler. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Recurrent seizures
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4089: Other seizures
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40802: Other epilepsy, 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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Toxic brain damage
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Does Dr. Shetler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shetler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shetler accept in Radnor, PA?

    Dr. Shetler in Radnor, 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

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shetler's office located?

    Dr. Kara Shetler's Primary Practice

    145 King of Prussia Rd

    Radnor, PA 19087

    (215) 662-2700

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    Dr. Kara Shetler's Practice 2

    3400 Spruce St Fl 2

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    What is Dr. Shetler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shetler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619330958.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shetler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shetler

    What is Dr. Kara Shetler's specialty?

    Dr. Shetler is a Vascular Neurologist near Radnor, PA. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Shetler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kara Shetler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shetler is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular Neurologist?

    Explore Vascular Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kara Shetler accepting new patients in Radnor, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Shetler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kara Shetler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shetler's office at (215) 662-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Shetler?

    Please contact Dr. Shetler's office at (215) 662-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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