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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schachter, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Maria Schachter, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Schachter is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schachter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schachter’s office at (470) 788-1010.
What languages does Dr. Schachter speak?
Dr. Schachter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Schachter typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Schachter 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. Schachter. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Schachter typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Schachter 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. Schachter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schachter accept my insurance?
Dr. Schachter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (470) 788-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schachter accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Schachter in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schachter's office located?
Dr. Maria Schachter's Primary Practice
1968 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(470) 788-1010
What is Dr. Schachter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schachter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477083343.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schachter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schachter
What is Dr. Maria Schachter's specialty?
Dr. Schachter is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Maria Schachter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schachter is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside 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 Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Schachter accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Schachter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Schachter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schachter's office at (470) 788-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Schachter?
Please contact Dr. Schachter's office at (470) 788-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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