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Dr. Ward Gypson

Physiatrist

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gypson, Physiatrist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Ward Gypson is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gypson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gypson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gypson’s office at (434) 243-0378.

    Is Dr. Gypson board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Ward Gypson is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Gypson speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gypson 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. Gypson. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Neck Muscle Ache
    • Head Muscle Soreness
    • Cervical Myalgia
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck
    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    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. Gypson typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Gypson 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. Gypson. 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    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

    Does Dr. Gypson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gypson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-0378 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gypson accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Gypson in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gypson's office located?

    Dr. Ward Gypson's Primary Practice

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr Fl 2

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 243-0378

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    Dr. Ward Gypson's Practice 2

    650 Peter Jefferson Pkwy

    Charlottesville, VA 22911

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    Dr. Ward Gypson's Practice 3

    115 Jefferson Hwy Ste 102

    Louisa, VA 23093

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

    Dr. Gypson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518036144.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gypson?

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

    What is Dr. Ward Gypson's specialty?

    Dr. Gypson is a Physiatrist near Charlottesville, VA.

    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. Ward Gypson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gypson is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical 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. Ward Gypson accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Ward Gypson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ward Gypson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gypson's office at (434) 243-0378 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ward Gypson?

    Please contact Dr. Gypson's office at (434) 243-0378 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gypson's office located?

    Dr. Gypson's offices are located in Charlottesville, VA and Louisa, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ward Gypson have?

    Dr. Ward Gypson is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.