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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ayyangar, Pediatric Physiatrist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Rita Ayyangar, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Ayyangar completed her residency at Rehab Inst Of Chicago, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Columbus Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Ayyangar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayyangar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayyangar’s office at (248) 353-1280.
Where did Dr. Ayyangar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rehab Inst Of Chicago, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Columbus Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Ayyangar board certified as a Pediatric Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Rita Ayyangar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Ayyangar speak?
Dr. Ayyangar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Ayyangar typically treat?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Ayyangar 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. Ayyangar. 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 Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Spastic Diplegia
- CP with spastic diplegia
- Little's disease
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Brittle bone disease
- OI
- Fragile bones
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q780: Osteogenesis imperfecta
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
What procedures does a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Ayyangar typically perform?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Ayyangar 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. Ayyangar. 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)
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
- 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
- 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
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. Ayyangar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ayyangar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 353-1280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ayyangar accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Ayyangar in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ayyangar's office located?
What is Dr. Ayyangar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ayyangar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730261611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayyangar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ayyangar
What is Dr. Rita Ayyangar's specialty?
Dr. Ayyangar is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Ann Arbor, MI.
What does a Pediatric Physiatrist do?
A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients.
Is this Dr. Rita Ayyangar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ayyangar is affiliated with Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Rita Ayyangar accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Rita Ayyangar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Ayyangar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ayyangar's office at (248) 353-1280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Ayyangar?
Please contact Dr. Ayyangar's office at (248) 353-1280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rita Ayyangar have?
Dr. Rita Ayyangar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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