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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scott, Physiatrist in Newnan, GA?
Dr. Derek Scott, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Newnan, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Scott is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scott’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scott’s office at (404) 872-8837.
What languages does Dr. Scott speak?
Dr. Scott and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Scott typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Scott typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Scott accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 872-8837 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scott accept in Newnan, GA?
Dr. Scott in Newnan, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scott's office located?
Dr. Derek Scott's Primary Practice
2101 Newnan Crossing Blvd E
Newnan, GA 30265
(404) 872-8837
What is Dr. Scott's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740377100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scott?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scott
What is Dr. Derek Scott's specialty?
Dr. Scott is a Physiatrist near Newnan, GA.
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. Derek Scott affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scott is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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 Derek Scott accepting new patients in Newnan, GA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Scott is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Scott offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (404) 872-8837 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Scott?
Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (404) 872-8837 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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