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Who is Dr. Nimec, Physiatrist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Donna Nimec, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nimec completed her residency at University Of Co School Of Med and is currently affiliated with Spaulding Rehab Hospital. Dr. Nimec is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nimec’s practice accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nimec’s office at (617) 355-6021.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nimec?
Dr. Donna Nimec, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nimec empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Rehabilitation, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Nimec is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nimec go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Co School Of Med
What languages does Dr. Nimec speak?
Dr. Nimec and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Nimec typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Nimec 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. Nimec. 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
- Other 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
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G249: Dystonia, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Nimec typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Nimec 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. Nimec. 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)
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Does Dr. Nimec accept my insurance?
Dr. Nimec accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nimec accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nimec in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Medicaid
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
State of Vermont
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Where is Dr. Nimec's office located?
What is Dr. Nimec's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nimec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720050396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nimec?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nimec
What is Dr. Donna Nimec's specialty?
Dr. Nimec is a Physiatrist near Boston, MA.
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. Donna Nimec affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nimec is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Boston, Boston Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Donna Nimec accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Donna Nimec is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donna Nimec offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nimec's office at (617) 355-6021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donna Nimec?
Please contact Dr. Nimec's office at (617) 355-6021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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