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Dr. Barbara Distad

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Distad, Neurologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Barbara Distad is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Distad completed her residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Distad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distad’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Distad’s office at (206) 543-8606.

    Where did Dr. Distad go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Of Co School Of Med

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo

    What languages does Dr. Distad speak?

    Dr. Distad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Distad treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Distad 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. Distad. 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:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • MMN
    • Multifocal Motor Nerve Damage
    • Chronic Motor Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage without Known Cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G6182: Multifocal motor neuropathy
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
    • G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle disease
    • Muscle weakness
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G729: Myopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    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:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Sensation Problems
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Disturbed Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    What procedures does Dr. Distad perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Distad 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. Distad. 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:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Distad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Distad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 543-8606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Distad accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Distad in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Distad's office located?

    Dr. Barbara Distad's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (206) 543-8606

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    What is Dr. Distad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Distad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942385745.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distad?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Distad

    What is Dr. Barbara Distad's specialty?

    Dr. Distad is a Neurologist near Seattle, WA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Barbara Distad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Distad is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake, EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Barbara Distad accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Distad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Distad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Distad's office at (206) 543-8606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Barbara Distad?

    Please contact Dr. Distad's office at (206) 543-8606 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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