Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vernacchia, Pediatric Physiatrist in Charleston, SC?
What languages does Dr. Vernacchia speak?
Dr. Vernacchia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Vernacchia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Vernacchia 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. Vernacchia. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Other Speech Problems
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unspecified speech issues
- Speech difficulties
- Communication problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4789: Other speech disturbances
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
What procedures does a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Vernacchia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Vernacchia performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vernacchia. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Vernacchia accept my insurance?
Dr. Vernacchia 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. Vernacchia accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Vernacchia 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Great West Life N Annuity Insurance Co
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Wausau Benefits
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Where is Dr. Vernacchia's office located?
Dr. Cara Vernacchia's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What hospitals are Dr. Vernacchia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vernacchia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vernacchia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vernacchia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225598303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vernacchia?
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