Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > AZ Providers > Neurologists

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Susan Herman, MD)

(No ratings)

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

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1989)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, deep brain stimulation (DBS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and more.

240 W Thomas Road Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85013

1-855-900-9975

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD is a null in Phoenix, AZ specializing in psychiatry & neurology, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Barrow Neurological Institute, Dignity Health Arizona and Chandler Regional Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Office Locations

240 W Thomas Road Suite 400
Phoenix, AZ 85013

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	197
electroencephalography (EEG)	323
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
electroencephalography (EEG)	428
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	21
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
electroencephalography (EEG)	301
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	29
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	35
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
electroencephalography (EEG)	323
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	36
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	31
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
electroencephalography (EEG)	294
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	19
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	42
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	187
electroencephalography (EEG)	334
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	27
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	42
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
electroencephalography (EEG)	378
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	26
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	28
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	46
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108
electroencephalography (EEG)	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	45
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
electroencephalography (EEG)	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
electroencephalography (EEG)	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	138
electroencephalography (EEG)	260
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	173
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	16
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	31
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. She completed residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Neurology. She is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy) and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (1989)

Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Neurology (1997)

Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Clinical Neurophysiolog Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Barrow Neurological Institute

Dignity Health Arizona

Chandler Regional Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

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. Susan T. Herman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BCBS Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Complete HMO (Plans 1&2), Golden Rule, Tricare for Life, United Healthcare Group Medicare Advantage (Optumcare) HMO, PPO, Great West, Humana (HMO, PPO, Premier, National, Preferred), Cigna Health Springs, Tricare Military, Champ VA, Anthem BCBS, Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AZFMC), First Health/Conventry, Multiplan, PHCS, Humana Gold Choice, Blue Journey Network PPO, Mercy Care Advantage, Mercy Maricopa Advantage HMO, SNP, Administrative Enterprise, VA Choice Programs, BCBS Neighborhood (referral required from primary care provider), UMR, Aetna PPO (Choice POS, Open Access, Select), Indian Health Services, BCBS of Arizona (PPO, HMO), Meritain PPO, Meritain Health, Health Choice, Blue Pathway Network HMO (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Maricopa Focus Network, Marketplace (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Neighborhood HMO, Southwest Service Administrators, Mercy Maricopa Integrated (MMIC), Aetna Medicare Select Plan HMO, Gilsbar, Mountain States, Southwestern Teamsters, Mercy Care, Optum Medical Network Lifeprint, Ameriben, Aetna (HMO) and Student Health, Health Choice Generations, Bright Health Plan, Aetna, Blue California, Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party, Commercial Networks, AHCCCS (Referral Required), Government Plans and Market Place Plans (Referral Required).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

BCBS Medicare Advantage Plans

AARP Medicare Complete HMO (Plans 1&2)

Golden Rule

Tricare for Life

United Healthcare Group Medicare Advantage (Optumcare) HMO, PPO

Great West

Humana (HMO, PPO, Premier, National, Preferred)

Cigna Health Springs

Tricare Military

Champ VA

Anthem BCBS

Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AZFMC), First Health/Conventry, Multiplan, PHCS

Humana Gold Choice

Blue Journey Network PPO

Mercy Care Advantage

Mercy Maricopa Advantage HMO, SNP

Administrative Enterprise

VA Choice Programs

BCBS Neighborhood (referral required from primary care provider)

UMR

Aetna PPO (Choice POS, Open Access, Select)

Indian Health Services

BCBS of Arizona (PPO, HMO)

Meritain PPO

Meritain Health

Health Choice

Blue Pathway Network HMO (referral required from primary care provider)

BCBS Maricopa Focus Network

Marketplace (referral required from primary care provider)

BCBS Neighborhood HMO

Southwest Service Administrators

Mercy Maricopa Integrated (MMIC)

Aetna Medicare Select Plan HMO

Gilsbar

Mountain States

Southwestern Teamsters

Mercy Care

Optum Medical Network Lifeprint

Ameriben

Aetna (HMO) and Student Health

Health Choice Generations

Bright Health Plan

Aetna

Blue California

Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party

Commercial Networks

AHCCCS (Referral Required)

Government Plans

Market Place Plans (Referral Required)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
EISAI INC.	$4,445 Banzel $4,445
NeuroPace, Inc.	$1,869 RNS System $1,745	RNS Neurostimulator Kit $124
SK Life Science, Inc.	$350 $350
UCB, Inc.	$183 Vimpat $25	$158
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$68 ACTIVA $68
Other	$24 ViewMate $24

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,480
Travel and Lodging	$1,803
Food and Beverage	$1,566
Education	$90

Research Payments

Dr. Susan T. Herman, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $40,348.

Biography

Dr. Susan Herman's medical specialty is neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Herman's areas of expertise include vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), autoimmune diseases, and seizures. She is professionally affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute. Before completing her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Herman attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Herman usually honors AARP, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has received the following distinctions: Residents Award for Excellence in Teaching, Neurology, University of Pennsylvania Medical School; House Staff Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital; and Helen M. Sciarra Prize in Neurology, Columbia University. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Phoenix, AZ.