James E. Van Zandt Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, 
Altoona, PA 

Overview

Benjamin Hershey is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Psychiatry

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

James E. Van Zandt Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Using I-PASS in Psychiatry Residency Transitions of Care.
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Dr. Benjamin Hershey accepts most major insurance plans, including Capital Blue Cross and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-262-8263 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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