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Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD

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(Brett Cucchiara, MD)

(458 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), neurological disorders

3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 662-3606

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD is a null in Philadelphia, PA specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology.

Office Locations

3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Some issues Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The relatively low dose of argatroban in EASE "may explain the low rates of bleeding observed," suggested Brett Cucchiara, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and Jennifer...”—"Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Shows Benefit for Progressing Stroke", MedPage Today, January 2024

“In an accompanying editorial, Michela Rosso, MD, and Brett Cucchiara, MD, both of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, stressed the questions surrounding the proliferation of mobile...”—"Afib Detected After Stroke: Link to Recurrent Events Questioned", MedPage Today, January 2024

“"The common causes of stroke are still undertreated - and awareness of stroke risk factors is low,"says Brett Cucchiara, MD, Professor of Neurology at Penn Medicine.”—"U.S. proposes new consumer protection rules for airline passengers", Yahoo News, August 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

transcranial Doppler

ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD performed more transcranial Doppler (TCD), ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD performed more vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	289
vascular procedures	289

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	261
inpatient care	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	349
vascular procedures	349

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	46
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	301
vascular procedures	301

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	40
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271
ultrasound (sonogram)	282
vascular procedures	282

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	70
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
ultrasound (sonogram)	270
vascular procedures	270

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247
ultrasound (sonogram)	325
vascular procedures	325

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	28
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	129
vascular procedures	129

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	282
vascular procedures	282

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	39
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	240
vascular procedures	240

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	236
vascular procedures	236

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	151
vascular procedures	151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	23
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated as a null in Philadelphia, PA were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	52
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	259
vascular procedures	259

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	177
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	33
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	108

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	15
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Tulane Medical Center. He is certified by the Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Tulane Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: VA Insurance (Veteran's CCN), HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, Qualcare, Amerihealth of NJ, Highmark Blue Shield, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA, Oxford Health Plan, Medicaid - New Jersey, Humana Medicare, Cigna Healthcare, Keystone First Health Plan, Aetna, Horizon BC/BS of NJ, Centivo, UPMC Health Plan, Medicare - New Jersey, Perennial Advantage, Oscar Health Plan of PA, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health), Provider Partners Health Plan, Preferred Health Care/Eliance, Clover Health, Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs), Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners, PA Health & Wellness, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Devoted Health Plan, Global Medical Management, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360), Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, TRICARE, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Qualcare PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

VA Insurance (Veteran's CCN)

HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan

Qualcare

Amerihealth of NJ

Highmark Blue Shield

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA

Oxford Health Plan

Medicaid - New Jersey

Humana Medicare

Cigna Healthcare

Keystone First Health Plan

Aetna

Horizon BC/BS of NJ

Centivo

UPMC Health Plan

Medicare - New Jersey

Perennial Advantage

Oscar Health Plan of PA

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)

Provider Partners Health Plan

Preferred Health Care/Eliance

Clover Health

Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)

Medicare - Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross (IBC)

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners

PA Health & Wellness

Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Devoted Health Plan

Global Medical Management

Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)

Group Health Plan (GHP)

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

TRICARE

Aetna HMO

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Savings Plus

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Gold

AARP

Medicare Advantage

First Health POS

First Health HMO

Oxford HMO

Oxford PPO

Qualcare PPO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp

Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime

Aetna Advantra Credit Value

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO

Clover Health Classic HMO

Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO

Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO)

Clover Health Choice

PA Health & Wellness Ambetter

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback

Qualcare POS

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete

Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO

Qualcare Workers Comp

Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP

UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices

Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO

Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access

Aetna Advantra Value

Aetna Advantra Eagle POS

Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO

Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO

PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO

Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP

UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices)

Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO

Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO

BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO

Aetna Premier

Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO)

Keystone Health Plan East POS

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP

Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)

PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier

Keystone Autism Services

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special

Aetna Flexible Five

Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO)

Highmark Blue Shield PPO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP)

Centivo EPO

PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO

Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP

Oxford Health Plan POS

Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe

Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier)

Aetna Premier Plus

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO

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Aetna Upfront Advantage

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Aetna Freedom Core

Qualcare HMO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 458 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$13,740 Pradaxa $1,879	$11,860
H. Lundbeck A S	$3,635 $3,635
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,700 $1,700
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$1,675 BEVYXXA $1,675
GENZYME CORPORATION	$863 FABRAZYME $863
Other	$181 Septal Occluder $41	iPro2 $33	Reveal LINQ $32	COPAXONE $20	(5044) MCOT $19	Other $37

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,100
Travel and Lodging	$3,093
Honoraria	$2,989
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Food and Beverage	$1,112

Research Payments

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $871,288.

Biography

Dr. Brett Cucchiara is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Cucchiara is especially interested in transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, and neurological disorders. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry. He studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Cucchiara's training includes residency programs at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. He has received the following distinction: Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from through. He is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. According to Penn Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Philadelphia, PA.