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Dr. Alan Schindler, MD

Dr. Alan Schindler, MD

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Pediatrician, Endocrinologist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schindler, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Alan Schindler, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Schindler completed his residency at St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatric Endocrinology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Schindler is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch; Flemish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), Guarani, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Maltese, Marathi, Mongolian, Nepali, Norwegian, Panjabi; Punjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Russian, Serbian, Shona, Sindhi, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Yiddish, Yoruba, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schindler’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schindler’s office at (215) 456-7170.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schindler?

    Dr. Alan Schindler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist 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. Schindler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Thyroid Disorders, Weight Management, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Schindler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Schindler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatric Endocrinology; Med Coll Of Pa & Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia

    Is Dr. Schindler board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Schindler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Schindler speak?

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

    • Afrikaans
    • Albanian
    • Amharic
    • Arabic
    • Armenian
    • Bulgarian
    • Burmese
    • Chinese
    • Croatian
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • Dutch; Flemish
    • English
    • Estonian
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Georgian
    • German
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)
    • Guarani
    • Gujarati
    • Hebrew
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Icelandic
    • Indonesian
    • Irish
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Kannada
    • Korean
    • Latin
    • Latvian
    • Lithuanian
    • Malayalam
    • Maltese
    • Marathi
    • Mongolian
    • Nepali
    • Norwegian
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
    • Russian
    • Serbian
    • Shona
    • Sindhi
    • Slovak
    • Spanish
    • Swahili
    • Swedish
    • Tagalog
    • Tamil
    • Telugu
    • Thai
    • Turkish
    • Twi
    • Ukrainian
    • Urdu
    • Uzbek
    • Vietnamese
    • Yiddish
    • Yoruba
    • Zulu

    What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Schindler typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Schindler 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. Schindler. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Schindler typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Schindler may include:

    Please contact Dr. Schindler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Schindler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schindler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-7170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schindler accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Schindler in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Harvard Pilgrim

    • Oscar

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    Where is Dr. Schindler's office located?

    Dr. Alan Schindler's Primary Practice

    101 E Olney Ave Ste 400

    Philadelphia, PA 19120

    (215) 456-7170

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    Dr. Alan Schindler's Practice 2

    5501 Old York Rd Ste 1

    Philadelphia, PA 19141

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    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - All Time

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time

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

    Dr. Schindler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164462578.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schindler?

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

    What is Dr. Alan Schindler's specialty?

    Dr. Schindler is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?

    A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.

    Is Dr. Alan Schindler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schindler is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Alan Schindler accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Schindler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Schindler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schindler's office at (215) 456-7170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Schindler?

    Please contact Dr. Schindler's office at (215) 456-7170 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schindler's office located?

    Dr. Schindler's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Schindler have?

    Dr. Alan Schindler is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.