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Dr. Sara Cartwright, MD

Indianapolis, IN

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    Who is Dr. Cartwright, Pediatric Physiatrist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Sara Cartwright, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Cartwright is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cartwright’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cartwright’s office at (317) 944-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cartwright?

    Dr. Sara Cartwright, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Physiatrist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cartwright empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Movement Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Pediatric Rehabilitation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Cartwright is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Cartwright speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cartwright treat?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility
    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Non-Dominant Side)
    • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
    • Quadriplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Silver syndrome
    • Spastic paraplegia type 11
    • Spastic paraplegia type 15
    • Spastic paraplegia type 2
    • Spastic paraplegia type 31
    • Spastic paraplegia type 3A
    • Spastic paraplegia type 4
    • Spastic paraplegia type 5A
    • Spastic paraplegia type 7
    • Spastic paraplegia type 8
    • Troyer syndrome
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Right non-dominant spastic paralysis
    • Right non-dominant stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right non-dominant side
    • HSP
    • Familial Spastic Paraparesis
    • Strümpell-Lorrain Syndrome
    • Spastic Gait Disorder
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8113: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right nondominant side
    • G114: Hereditary spastic paraplegia
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
    • Lumbar Spina Bifida
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Spina Bifida
    • Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
    • Lumbar Myelomeningocele
    • Lower Back Spina Bifida

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
    • Q057: Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Device Fitting
    • Prosthetic Adjustment
    • Orthotic Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Scoliosis of the Mid-Lower Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
    • Mid-Lower Back Spinal Curve
    • Curved Thoracolumbar Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4185: Other forms of scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    What procedures does Dr. Cartwright perform?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Cartwright 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. Cartwright. 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 for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Does Dr. Cartwright accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cartwright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cartwright accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Cartwright in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Key Benefit Administrators

    • Sagamore Health Network

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Indiana

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Cartwright's office located?

    Dr. Sara Cartwright's Primary Practice

    705 Riley Hospital Dr

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 944-5000

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

    Dr. Cartwright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740629617.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cartwright?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Cartwright's specialty?

    Dr. Cartwright is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Contact Dr. Cartwright to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Cartwright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Cartwright is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, IU Health University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sara Cartwright accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Cartwright is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Cartwright offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cartwright's office at (317) 944-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Cartwright?

    Please contact Dr. Cartwright's office at (317) 944-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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