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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shipkin, Neurosurgeon in Jenkintown, PA?
Dr. Paul Shipkin, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Jenkintown, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified. Dr. Shipkin graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program. Dr. Shipkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shipkin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shipkin’s office at (215) 662-3606.
Where did Dr. Shipkin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Holy Cross Hospital Program
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Shipkin speak?
Dr. Shipkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shipkin treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shipkin 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. Shipkin. 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:
- Migraine
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Does Dr. Shipkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Shipkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-3606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shipkin accept in Jenkintown, PA?
Dr. Shipkin in Jenkintown, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shipkin's office located?
Dr. Paul Shipkin's Primary Practice
101 Greenwood Ave Ste 450
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 662-3606
What is Dr. Shipkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shipkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013960764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shipkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shipkin
What is Dr. Paul Shipkin's specialty?
Dr. Shipkin is a Neurosurgeon near Jenkintown, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Shipkin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Shipkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shipkin is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, St. Luke's Grand View 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 Neurosurgeon?
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Is Paul Shipkin accepting new patients in Jenkintown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Shipkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Shipkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shipkin's office at (215) 662-3606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Shipkin?
Please contact Dr. Shipkin's office at (215) 662-3606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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