Brett L. Cucchiara
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
University Of Penn - Medical Group
3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Brett Cucchiara is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Cucchiara is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Cucchiara is board certified in Vascular Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

Vascular Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP
3400 Civic Ctr Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cucchiara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Stroke

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.


5 Clinical Trials

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) Trial
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara

Is Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara is classified as an Elite expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara specialize in?

While Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara accept my insurance?

Dr. Brett L. Cucchiara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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