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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hecht, Hospitalist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Todd Hecht, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hecht graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hecht is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hecht’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hecht’s office.
Where did Dr. Hecht go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Hecht board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Todd Hecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hecht speak?
Dr. Hecht and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hecht treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hecht 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. Hecht. 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- History of Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
- Past Lung Blood Clot
- Previous PE
- History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism
Also known as:
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- APS
- Hughes syndrome
- Sticky blood syndrome
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg
- Pulmonary Embolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
- Persistent AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Intracardiac thrombosis
- Cardiac thrombus
ICD-10 Codes:
- I513: Intracardiac thrombosis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Hecht perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Todd Hecht may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hecht's office.
Does Dr. Hecht accept my insurance?
Dr. Hecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hecht accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hecht in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hecht's office located?
What is Dr. Hecht's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841227014.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hecht?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hecht
What is Dr. Todd Hecht's specialty?
Dr. Hecht is a Hospitalist near Philadelphia, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Hecht to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Todd Hecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hecht is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lankenau Medical Center 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
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Is Todd Hecht accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Todd Hecht is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Todd Hecht offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hecht's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Todd Hecht?
Please contact Dr. Hecht's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Todd Hecht have?
Dr. Todd Hecht is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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