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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mezzatesta, Physiatrist in Rome, GA?
Dr. Rita Mezzatesta, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Rome, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Mezzatesta is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mezzatesta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mezzatesta’s office.
Is Dr. Mezzatesta board certified in Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Rita Mezzatesta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Mezzatesta speak?
Dr. Mezzatesta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Mezzatesta treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Mezzatesta 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. Mezzatesta. 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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does Dr. Mezzatesta perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Mezzatesta 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. Mezzatesta. 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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Mezzatesta accept my insurance?
Dr. Mezzatesta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mezzatesta accept in Rome, GA?
Dr. Mezzatesta in Rome, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
PreferredOne
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mezzatesta's office located?
What is Dr. Mezzatesta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mezzatesta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265538797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mezzatesta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mezzatesta
What is Dr. Rita Mezzatesta's specialty?
Dr. Mezzatesta is a Physiatrist near Rome, GA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Mezzatesta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rita Mezzatesta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mezzatesta is affiliated with Atrium Health Floyd 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 Rita Mezzatesta accepting new patients in Rome, GA?
Yes, Dr. Rita Mezzatesta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Mezzatesta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mezzatesta's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Mezzatesta?
Please contact Dr. Mezzatesta's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rita Mezzatesta have?
Dr. Rita Mezzatesta is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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