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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shurtz, Physiatrist in Missoula, MT?
Dr. Joseph Shurtz, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Missoula, MT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shurtz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shurtz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shurtz’s office at (406) 327-4308.
What languages does Dr. Shurtz speak?
Dr. Shurtz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Shurtz typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Shurtz 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. Shurtz. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Shurtz typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Shurtz 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. Shurtz. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Shurtz accept my insurance?
Dr. Shurtz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 327-4308 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shurtz accept in Missoula, MT?
Dr. Shurtz in Missoula, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Old Surety Life Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Shurtz's office located?
Dr. Joseph Shurtz's Primary Practice
2827 Fort Missoula Rd
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 327-4308
What is Dr. Shurtz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861831356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shurtz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shurtz
What is Dr. Joseph Shurtz's specialty?
Dr. Shurtz is a Physiatrist near Missoula, MT.
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. Joseph Shurtz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shurtz is affiliated with Providence St. Patrick Hospital 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 Joseph Shurtz accepting new patients in Missoula, MT?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Shurtz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Shurtz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shurtz's office at (406) 327-4308 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Shurtz?
Please contact Dr. Shurtz's office at (406) 327-4308 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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