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Danielle A. Farnell, PA

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(Danielle McGinley, PA-C)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), craniotomy, radiation therapy, and more.

1200 Old York Road 1 Widener
Abington, PA 19001

(215) 481-3145

Danielle A. Farnell, PA is in Abington, PA specializing in neurosurgery. Danielle A. Farnell, PA is affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, Jefferson Health and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

1200 Old York Road 1 Widener
Abington, PA 19001

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Some issues Danielle A. Farnell, PA can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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In 2023, Danielle A. Farnell, PA had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA during 2019 were emergency care, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	21
minor procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	46

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	34
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Danielle A. Farnell, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated as in Abington, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minor procedures.

doctor visit	28
emergency care	21
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minor procedures	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	70
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Danielle A. Farnell, PA From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Danielle A. Farnell, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Physician Assistant and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Danielle A. Farnell, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Abington Hospital

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.

Danielle A. Farnell, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Danielle A. Farnell, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Danielle A. Farnell, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$40 XARELTO $40

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$40

Biography

Ms. Danielle McGinley works as a neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Ms. McGinley include dystonia, gamma knife radiosurgery, and pituitary tumor. She can take Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. Ms. McGinley is professionally affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Abington, PA.