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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giritharan, Neurologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Andrew Giritharan, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Giritharan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giritharan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giritharan’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Giritharan speak?
Dr. Giritharan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Giritharan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Giritharan 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. Giritharan. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements
- PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
- On-Off Parkinson's
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Giritharan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Giritharan 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. Giritharan. 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Giritharan accept my insurance?
Dr. Giritharan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giritharan accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Giritharan 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)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Giritharan's office located?
Dr. Andrew Giritharan's Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Giritharan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giritharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588083968.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giritharan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giritharan
What is Dr. Andrew Giritharan's specialty?
Dr. Giritharan 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. Andrew Giritharan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giritharan is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green 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 Andrew Giritharan accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Giritharan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Giritharan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giritharan's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Giritharan?
Please contact Dr. Giritharan's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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