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Dr. William Tsai

Physiatrist

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tsai, Physiatrist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. William Tsai is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tsai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsai’s office at (212) 263-7300.

    What languages does Dr. Tsai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Tsai typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Tsai typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai. 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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    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:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Tsai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tsai accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Tsai in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?

    Dr. William Tsai's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (212) 263-7300

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    Dr. William Tsai's Practice 2

    102 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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    Dr. William Tsai's Practice 3

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 4

    Washington, DC 20007

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

    Dr. Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760987663.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsai?

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

    What is Dr. William Tsai's specialty?

    Dr. Tsai is a Physiatrist near Bethesda, MD.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. William Tsai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tsai is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center 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 Dr. William Tsai accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. William Tsai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Tsai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (212) 263-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. William Tsai?

    Please contact Dr. Tsai's office at (212) 263-7300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tsai's office located?

    Dr. Tsai's offices are located in Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC.