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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawvel, Neurosurgeon in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Michael Sawvel, DO is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Roanoke, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sawvel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawvel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawvel’s office at (404) 785-2900.
What languages does Dr. Sawvel speak?
Dr. Sawvel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sawvel treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sawvel 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. Sawvel. 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:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniosynostosis
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
- Craniostenosis
- Premature skull fusion
- Fused skull bones in infants
- Skull deformity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
- Q750: Craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Skull
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Also known as:
- Spina Bifida
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Sagittal Craniosynostosis
- Premature sagittal suture fusion
- Scaphocephaly
- Sagittal skull fusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7501: Sagittal craniosynostosis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sacral Dimple
- Tailbone Disorder
- Pilonidal Dimple
- Coccyx Dimple
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q826: Congenital sacral dimple
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
Does Dr. Sawvel accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawvel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawvel accept in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Sawvel in Roanoke, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sawvel's office located?
Dr. Michael Sawvel's Primary Practice
1030 S Jefferson St Ste 106
Roanoke, VA 24016
(404) 785-2900
What is Dr. Sawvel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawvel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679717433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawvel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawvel
What is Dr. Michael Sawvel's specialty?
Dr. Sawvel is a Neurosurgeon near Roanoke, VA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Sawvel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Sawvel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sawvel is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank 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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Is Michael Sawvel accepting new patients in Roanoke, VA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sawvel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sawvel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sawvel's office at (404) 785-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sawvel?
Please contact Dr. Sawvel's office at (404) 785-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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