Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcdowell, Physiatrist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Susan Mcdowell, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mcdowell completed her residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp-Chandler Mc, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Mcdowell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdowell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdowell’s office.
Where did Dr. Mcdowell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp-Chandler Mc, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med
Is Dr. Mcdowell board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Mcdowell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Mcdowell speak?
Dr. Mcdowell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Mcdowell typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell. 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 Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Mcdowell typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell. 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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
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
Does Dr. Mcdowell accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcdowell 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. Mcdowell accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Mcdowell in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcdowell's office located?
What is Dr. Mcdowell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770676694.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdowell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcdowell
What is Dr. Susan Mcdowell's specialty?
Dr. Mcdowell is a Physiatrist near Lexington, KY.
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 this Dr. Susan Mcdowell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcdowell is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington 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 Susan Mcdowell accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Susan Mcdowell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Mcdowell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcdowell's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Mcdowell?
Please contact Dr. Mcdowell's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Mcdowell have?
Dr. Susan Mcdowell is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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