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Dr. Donald Distel, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Distel, Physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Donald Distel, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Distel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Distel’s office at (215) 893-2600.

    What languages does Dr. Distel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Distel treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Distel 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. Distel. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Unusual Neurological Symptoms
    • Nerve Problems
    • Brain and Nerve Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    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:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    What procedures does Dr. Distel perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Distel 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. Distel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Does Dr. Distel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Distel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 893-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Distel accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Distel in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • Reid Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Distel's office located?

    Dr. Donald Distel's Primary Practice

    1800 Lombard St

    Philadelphia, PA 19146

    (215) 893-2600

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    Dr. Donald Distel's Practice 2

    3471 5th Ave Ste 1103

    Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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    Dr. Donald Distel's Practice 3

    2775 Mosside Blvd # 2106B

    Monroeville, PA 15146

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

    Dr. Distel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508156258.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Distel?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Distel's specialty?

    Dr. Distel is a Physiatrist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Distel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Distel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Distel is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Stratford 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 Donald Distel accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Distel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Distel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Distel's office at (215) 893-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Distel?

    Please contact Dr. Distel's office at (215) 893-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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