Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Spiotta, Neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Alejandro Spiotta, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Spiotta graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Spiotta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spiotta’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spiotta’s office at (843) 792-1414.
Where did Dr. Spiotta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Spiotta speak?
Dr. Spiotta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Spiotta treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Spiotta diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Spiotta. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebral AVM
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
- Brain Vascular Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
Also known as:
- Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
- Other Birth Defects of the Circulatory System
- Birth Defects
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
- Brain Blood Vessel Defects
- Congenital Circulatory System Malformations
- Abnormalities of Blood System at Birth
- Various Circulatory Anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels
- Q288: Other specified congenital malformations of circulatory system
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Dissection
- Vertebral Artery Dissection
- Aneurysms
- Torn Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Dissection
- Carotid Artery Tear
- Torn Vertebral Artery
- Spinal Artery Dissection
- Vertebral Artery Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7771: Dissection of carotid artery
- I7774: Dissection of vertebral artery
Also known as:
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I675: Moyamoya disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Fistulas
- AV Fistula
- Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
- Artery-Vein Connection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired
Does Dr. Spiotta accept my insurance?
Dr. Spiotta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spiotta accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Spiotta in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spiotta's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Spiotta's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Spiotta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spiotta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346417359.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spiotta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spiotta
What is Dr. Alejandro Spiotta's specialty?
Dr. Spiotta is a Neurosurgeon near Charleston, SC. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Spiotta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Spiotta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spiotta is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Alejandro Spiotta accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Spiotta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Spiotta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spiotta's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Spiotta?
Please contact Dr. Spiotta's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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