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Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kassavetis, Neurologist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kassavetis graduated from University of Athens School of Health Sciences. Dr. Kassavetis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kassavetis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kassavetis’s office at (202) 741-2700.

    Where did Dr. Kassavetis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Athens School of Health Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Kassavetis speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Kassavetis treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kassavetis 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. Kassavetis. 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:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods', 'Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G249: Dystonia, unspecified

    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:

    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Conversion Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder
    • Psychosomatic Motor Symptoms
    • Stress-Induced Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F444: Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit

    Also known as:

    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome

    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:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • NPH
    • Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G912: (Idiopathic) normal pressure hydrocephalus

    What procedures does Dr. Kassavetis perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kassavetis 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. Kassavetis. 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:

    • 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:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Does Dr. Kassavetis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kassavetis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kassavetis accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Kassavetis in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kassavetis' office located?

    Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis' Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (202) 741-2700

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    Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis' Practice 2

    725 Albany St # 5

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis' Practice 3

    801 Massachusetts Ave

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 414-5951

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

    Dr. Kassavetis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528473782.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kassavetis?

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

    What is Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis's specialty?

    Dr. Kassavetis is a Neurologist near Bethesda, MD.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kassavetis is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Inova Alexandria 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

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    Is Panagiotis Kassavetis accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Panagiotis Kassavetis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kassavetis's office at (202) 741-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Panagiotis Kassavetis?

    Please contact Dr. Kassavetis's office at (202) 741-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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