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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. Dr. Sawvel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawvel’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, 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
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
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
What procedures does Dr. Sawvel perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Sawvel 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. 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:
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
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 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, GA 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 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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