21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pilitsis, Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Julie Pilitsis is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Pilitsis completed her residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Pilitsis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pilitsis’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pilitsis’s office at (518) 262-5088.
Where did Dr. Pilitsis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Functional Neurosurgery - Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL
Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals
What languages does Dr. Pilitsis speak?
Dr. Pilitsis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pilitsis treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Pilitsis 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. Pilitsis. 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.
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
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve
- Compressed Nerve Root
- Spinal Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5410: Radiculopathy, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Complex regional pain syndrome of leg
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS lower limb
- RSD leg
- Leg nerve pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90529: Complex regional pain syndrome I of unspecified lower limb
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Problem with spinal cord stimulator
- Spinal cord stimulator malfunction
- Spinal neurostimulator issue
- Faulty spinal cord stimulator lead
ICD-10 Codes:
- T85192A: Other mechanical complication of implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord electrode (lead), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Does Dr. Pilitsis accept my insurance?
Dr. Pilitsis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pilitsis accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Pilitsis in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pilitsis' office located?
Dr. Julie Pilitsis' Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 2
Tucson, AZ 85719
(518) 262-5088
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Member
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Member
What is Dr. Pilitsis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pilitsis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861559163.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pilitsis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pilitsis
What is Dr. Julie Pilitsis's specialty?
Dr. Pilitsis is a Neurosurgeon near Tucson, AZ. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Pilitsis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Julie Pilitsis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pilitsis is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Julie Pilitsis accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Julie Pilitsis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julie Pilitsis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pilitsis's office at (518) 262-5088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julie Pilitsis?
Please contact Dr. Pilitsis's office at (518) 262-5088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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