Dr. Joseph Shurtz, DO

Missoula, MT

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

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

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Dr. Joseph Shurtz's Practice 2

1800 S Reserve St

Missoula, MT 59801

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What hospitals are Dr. Shurtz affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Shurtz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Providence St. Patrick Hospital ,Missoula, MT

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital,Hamilton, MT

Clark Fork Valley Hospital,Plains, MT

What is Dr. Shurtz's NPI number?A 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 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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