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Dr. Kathleen Schaefer, MD

Cranberry Township, PA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schaefer, Neurologist in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Kathleen Schaefer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Cranberry Township, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Schaefer graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurology; Winthrop-University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Schaefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaefer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaefer’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Neurology; Winthrop-University Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of MD Med Sys | University of Maryland Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Schaefer board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Schaefer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schaefer treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Other Migraine Types
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Uncommon migraine
    • Atypical migraine
    • Complex migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Schaefer perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Schaefer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Schaefer. 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:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer accept in Cranberry Township, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Schaefer's Primary Practice

    2000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 200

    Cranberry Township, PA 16066

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    Dr. Kathleen Schaefer's Practice 2

    21 Geisinger Ln

    Lewistown, PA 17044

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    Dr. Kathleen Schaefer's Practice 3

    210 Medical Center Dr

    Philipsburg, PA 16866

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

    Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770540155.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Schaefer's specialty?

    Dr. Schaefer is a Neurologist near Cranberry Township, PA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Kathleen Schaefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Mount Nittany Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Kathleen Schaefer accepting new patients in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Schaefer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Schaefer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Schaefer?

    Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Schaefer have?

    Dr. Kathleen Schaefer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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