Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carruthers, Physiatrist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Kadir Carruthers, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carruthers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carruthers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carruthers’s office at (813) 228-7696.
What languages does Dr. Carruthers speak?
Dr. Carruthers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Carruthers typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Carruthers 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. Carruthers. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Carruthers typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kadir Carruthers may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Carruthers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carruthers accept my insurance?
Dr. Carruthers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 228-7696 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carruthers accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Carruthers in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
One Call Care Management
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kadir Carruthers?
Dr. Carruthers has appointments available at his Tampa, FL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Carruthers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carruthers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093135220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carruthers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carruthers
What is Dr. Kadir Carruthers's specialty?
Dr. Carruthers is a Physiatrist near Tampa, FL.
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. Kadir Carruthers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carruthers is affiliated with Adventhealth Tampa, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Hca Florida Brandon 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kadir Carruthers accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Kadir Carruthers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kadir Carruthers offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carruthers, or call (813) 228-7696 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Kadir Carruthers?
Yes, Dr. Carruthers offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Carruthers, or call (813) 228-7696 for more information.
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