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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burden, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Theodore Burden, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Burden graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed his residency at Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine. Dr. Burden is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burden’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burden’s office at (215) 440-9547.
Where did Dr. Burden go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine | PCOM/Pennsylvania Hospital Program
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
What languages does Dr. Burden speak?
Dr. Burden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Burden typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Burden 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. Burden. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Burden typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Theodore Burden may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Burden's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Burden accept my insurance?
Dr. Burden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 440-9547 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burden accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Burden in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
University of New Mexico
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Burden's office located?
Dr. Theodore Burden's Primary Practice
521 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 440-9547
What is Dr. Burden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811980030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burden?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burden
What is Dr. Theodore Burden's specialty?
Dr. Burden is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Theodore Burden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burden is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Theodore Burden accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Theodore Burden is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theodore Burden offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burden's office at (215) 440-9547 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theodore Burden?
Please contact Dr. Burden's office at (215) 440-9547 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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