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Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Giler-Sacoto, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Giler-Sacoto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giler-Sacoto’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giler-Sacoto’s office at (215) 955-9425.

    What languages does Dr. Giler-Sacoto speak?

    Dr. Giler-Sacoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Giler-Sacoto treat?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Giler-Sacoto 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. Giler-Sacoto. 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
    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy
    • CMT Disease
    • Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
    • Peroneal Muscular Atrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
    • G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG Exacerbation
    • Acute Myasthenia Gravis
    • Myasthenic Crisis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Giler-Sacoto perform?

    As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Giler-Sacoto 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. Giler-Sacoto. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Giler-Sacoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Giler-Sacoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 955-9425 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Giler-Sacoto accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Giler-Sacoto in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Mattel Inc

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Giler-Sacoto's office located?

    Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto's Primary Practice

    901 Walnut St Fl 4

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-9425

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    Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto's Practice 2

    1101 Chestnut St Fl 10

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    2800 Main Street Department Of Medicine

    St. Vincents Medical Center

    Bridgeport, CT 06606

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

    Dr. Giler-Sacoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699261289.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giler-Sacoto?

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

    What is Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto's specialty?

    Dr. Giler-Sacoto is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Philadelphia, PA. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Giler-Sacoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Giler-Sacoto is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Jefferson Abington Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?

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    Is Gema Giler-Sacoto accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gema Giler-Sacoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Giler-Sacoto's office at (215) 955-9425 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gema Giler-Sacoto?

    Please contact Dr. Giler-Sacoto's office at (215) 955-9425 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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