Robert H. Rosenwasser, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

(215) 955-7000Philadelphia, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Robert H. Rosenwasser, M.D. in person in Philadelphia or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 120 Neurological Surgery providers in PASee all Neurological Surgery in Philadelphia47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4128dNPPES updated 2015-01-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

909 Walnut St Cob 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211

Fax: (215) 503-7007
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

71%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

33

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

13

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

38

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+32%)45%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1979

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1979)

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Robert H. Rosenwasser

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert H. Rosenwasser for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Robert H. Rosenwasser

Dr. Rosenwasser is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 955-7000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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