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Dr. Jean Betancourt, MD

Physiatrist

Sarasota, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Betancourt, Physiatrist in Sarasota, FL?

    Dr. Jean Betancourt, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Sarasota, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Betancourt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Betancourt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Betancourt’s office at (877) 749-7428.

    What languages does Dr. Betancourt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Betancourt typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Betancourt 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. Betancourt. 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
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Betancourt typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Jean Betancourt may include:

    Please contact Dr. Betancourt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Betancourt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Betancourt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 749-7428 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Betancourt accept in Sarasota, FL?

    Dr. Betancourt in Sarasota, FL 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 Michigan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CareCentrix

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Betancourt's office located?

    Dr. Jean Betancourt's Primary Practice

    6400 Edgelake Dr

    Sarasota, FL 34240

    (877) 749-7428

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    Dr. Jean Betancourt's Practice 2

    1499 E Venice Ave Unit A

    Venice, FL 34292

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    Dr. Jean Betancourt's Practice 3

    8220 Natures Way

    Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

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    What hospitals are Dr. Betancourt affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Betancourt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Betancourt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366821738.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Betancourt?

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

    What is Dr. Jean Betancourt's specialty?

    Dr. Betancourt is a Physiatrist near Sarasota, FL.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Jean Betancourt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Betancourt is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jean Betancourt accepting new patients in Sarasota, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Jean Betancourt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jean Betancourt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Betancourt's office at (877) 749-7428 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jean Betancourt?

    Please contact Dr. Betancourt's office at (877) 749-7428 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Betancourt's office located?

    Dr. Betancourt's offices are located in Sarasota, FL, Venice, FL, and Lakewood Ranch, FL.