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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Distel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Distel’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Distel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
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
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Distel typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Distel's office located?
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.
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 this Dr. Donald Distel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Distel is affiliated with Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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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