AHIRC: The Health Insurance Resource Directory



Philadelphia Stage Managers Health Directory

There is a long tradition among Broadway theatres of maintaining a select list of doctors who can be called when cast members, crew and staff need medical care. The Actors Fund, working with Broadway Stage Managers and Actors Equity Association has created a directory of primary care doctors, specialists and other health care providers that can be used by theatres and other performance venues. The practitioners included were recommended by theaters, stage managers, actors and others in the entertainment industry.

To suggest a facility, doctor or other practitioner, please contact Elizabeth Tripp.

NOTE: The Actors Fund has not independently verified the accuracy of the information or the qualifications of the listed providers. Each user of the directory must satisfy himself or herself of the qualifications of the health care provider selected. Each health care provider is solely responsible for medical judgments and related treatments. The Actors Fund is not liable for any act or omission, including negligence, committed by a healthcare provider listed in this Directory.
The listings set forth herein are for informational purposes only and no warranty is made that the information is error free.

Hospital and Clinics

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Address: 900 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: Patient Referral: 215-955-6460; Physician Referrals and Appointment Requests: 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669)
Website: http://www.jeffersonhospital.org
Additional information: Jefferson’s Emergency room features a Level I Trauma Center and accommodates less serious injuries as well.

Concentra Medical Center
Walk-in Clinic
Address: 7000 Holstein Ave Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: 215-365-7510
Fax: 215-365-7568
Website: http://www.concentra.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most accepted
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: Varies
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Walk-in
House Calls to Theaters: No

Primary Care

9th Street Internal Medicine Associates
Specialty: General Practitioners
Address: 211 South 9th Street, suite 401 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-440-8681; to request an appointment: 1-800-789-PENN (7366)
Website: http://www.pennmedicine.org/Wagform/MainPage.aspx?config=provider&P=LP&I...
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Hospital Affiliation: Pennsylvania Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Keystone East, Aetna, all Blue Cross Blue Shield; most others
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: No. Bravo is the only public program accepted.
Worker’s Compensation: No
Uninsured Patients: Yes, self-pay
Office Visit Fees: Depends on nature of visit
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Immediate
House Calls to Theaters: No

Otolaryngology

Philadelphia Ear, Nose and Throat Associates
Specialty: Otolaryngology
Address: 1721 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-3322
Fax: 215-790-1192
Website: http://www.phillyent.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-4pm
Hospital Affiliation: Hahnemann University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Wills Eye Hospital, Wills Surgery Center, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Wilmington Veterans Administration Medical Center
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most accepted. They DO NOT take Oxford or United.
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes, except for Dr. Sataloff, who does not.
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: For voice, a visit would start at $1800.
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 3+ months for Dr. Sataloff. Patients can see another doctor within a day or two if it’s urgent.
House Calls to Theaters: No

Dr. William M. Keane, M.D.
Specialty: Otolaryngology
Practice: Jefferson University Physicians, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Address: 925 Chestnut Street, 6th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-955-6760
Fax: 215-503-3736
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Hospital Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most accepted. NOT accepted are: Health Partners, AmeriChoice, Elderplan, Humana, Oxford, Cigna PA HMO, Golden Rule, Beech Street and Traditional Bravo.
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Not Medicaid from outside of PA
Worker’s Compensation: Yes, must have adjuster’s information
Uninsured Patients: Yes, must pay cash at time of appointment
Office Visit Fees: $200 - $750, determined after appointment
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Within one week
House Calls to Theaters: No

Dentistry

Charlene Hirsch, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Practice: Charlene Hirsch DDS
Address: 738 South 10th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-925-3451
Health Insurance/HMOs: Aetna DPPO, Ameritas PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO, Delta Dental PPO, DenteMax Dental, Guardian DentalGuard Preferred, Humana Dental PPO, MetLife PDP, United Healthcare Dental PPO

OB/GYN

Jefferson University Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates
Address: 834 Chestnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-955-6776
Fax: 215-923-1089
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/obgyn/res/hosp.cfm
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:45pm
Hospital Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most private plans accepted in private practice; clinic (JOGA) takes most private and state insurance
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: Yes
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: In private practice, starts at $235; clinic fees start at $60
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: 4-5 weeks for private practice, 3-4 weeks at clinic
House Calls to Theaters: No

Chiropractic

HealthBridge Chiropractic
Specialty: Chiropractic, Massage
Address: 1420 Locust Street, suite 220 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-546-0100
Fax: 215-546-7225
Website: http://www.healthbridgechiro.com
E-mail: drsegal@healthbridgechiro.com
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 2pm – 7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 7pm, Friday 9am – 2pm
Health Insurance/HMOs: Most accepted; please call to verify
Medicare: Yes
Medicaid: No
Worker’s Compensation: Yes
Uninsured Patients: Yes
Office Visit Fees: First visit is $100
Special Fees for Individuals in the Entertainment Industry: No
Wait time for appointments: Same or next day
House Calls to Theaters: No

CVS Pharmacy
Address: 1500 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-790-3290
Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 6pm

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