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. She has been practicing for over 21 years. 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 Medicare 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Pilitsis typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Pilitsis typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Pilitsis 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
- Spinal Catheter Placement for Long-Term Medication
- Epidural neurostimulator placement
- Percutaneous spinal stimulator
- SCS implant
- Intrathecal Catheter Implantation
- Epidural Catheter for Pain Pump
- Spinal Drug Delivery System
CPT Codes:
- 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural
- 62350: Implantation, revision or repositioning of tunneled intrathecal or epidural catheter, for long-term medication administration via an external pump or implantable reservoir/infusion pump; without laminectomy
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
- Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
- SCS Implantation
- Back Pain Stimulator Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Replacement of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Generator
- Cranial Neurostimulator Replacement
- Deep Brain Stimulator Battery Change
- Brain Stimulator Generator Exchange
- Neurostimulator Pulse Generator Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 61886: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
Also known as:
- Implantable Pain Pump Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
- Epidural Drug Pump Placement
- Programmable Pain Pump Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming
Also known as:
- Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
- Cranial neurostimulator insertion
- Deep brain stimulation device placement
- Brain pacemaker implantation
- Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement
CPT Codes:
- 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array
Also known as:
- Spinal Pain Pump Reservoir Placement
- Intrathecal Drug Pump Reservoir
- Epidural Drug Infusion Device
- Subcutaneous Pain Pump
CPT Codes:
- 62360: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; subcutaneous reservoir
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
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Julie Pilitsis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pilitsis is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az 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 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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