31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ecker, Internist in Blue Bell, PA?
Where did Dr. Ecker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Ecker board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Ecker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ecker speak?
Dr. Ecker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ecker typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ecker 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. Ecker. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ecker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Ecker 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. Ecker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ecker accept my insurance?
Dr. Ecker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 886-0174 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ecker accept in Blue Bell, PA?
Dr. Ecker in Blue Bell, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ecker's office located?
Dr. Michelle Ecker's Primary Practice
8000 Twin Silo Dr
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(215) 886-0174
What hospitals are Dr. Ecker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ecker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michelle Ecker?
Dr. Ecker has appointments available at her Blue Bell, PA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Ecker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ecker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942295415.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ecker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ecker
What is Dr. Michelle Ecker's specialty?
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.