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Who is Dr. Bergqvist, Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Christina Bergqvist, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Bergqvist graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine, completed her residency at Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology; St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatrics, and is currently affiliated with Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology. Dr. Bergqvist is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bergqvist’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bergqvist’s office at (215) 590-1000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bergqvist?
Dr. Christina Bergqvist, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist 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. Bergqvist empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Bergqvist is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bergqvist go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Clinical Neuro-Physiology, EEG and Epilepsy - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Children'S Hosp-Philadelphia, Child Neurology; St Christophers Hosp Chldn, Pediatrics | St Christopher's Hospital for Children Program
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bergqvist board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Bergqvist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Bergqvist speak?
Dr. Bergqvist and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bergqvist typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Bergqvist 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. Bergqvist. 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:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bergqvist typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Bergqvist may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Bergqvist's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bergqvist accept my insurance?
Dr. Bergqvist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bergqvist accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Bergqvist in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bergqvist's office located?
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-1000
What is Dr. Bergqvist's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bergqvist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982618872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bergqvist?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bergqvist
What is Dr. Christina Bergqvist's specialty?
Dr. Bergqvist is a Pediatric Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Christina Bergqvist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bergqvist is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christina Bergqvist accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christina Bergqvist is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Bergqvist offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bergqvist's office at (215) 590-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Bergqvist?
Please contact Dr. Bergqvist's office at (215) 590-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christina Bergqvist have?
Dr. Christina Bergqvist is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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Connect with DR. Bergqvist
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104