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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaefer, Neurologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Candace Schaefer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schaefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaefer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaefer’s office at (629) 255-2047.
What languages does Dr. Schaefer speak?
Dr. Schaefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Schaefer typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Schaefer 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. Schaefer. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Schaefer typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Candace Schaefer may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schaefer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (629) 255-2047 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaefer accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Schaefer in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schaefer's office located?
Dr. Candace Schaefer's Primary Practice
222 22nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
(629) 255-2047
What is Dr. Schaefer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205218419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaefer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaefer
What is Dr. Candace Schaefer's specialty?
Dr. Schaefer is a Neurologist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Candace Schaefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schaefer is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, South Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee, Highpoint Health – Sumner With Ascension Saint Thomas, Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Candace Schaefer accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Candace Schaefer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Candace Schaefer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (629) 255-2047 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Candace Schaefer?
Please contact Dr. Schaefer's office at (629) 255-2047 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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