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Who is Dr. Frantz, Physiatrist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Megan Frantz, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Frantz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frantz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frantz’s office at (704) 355-9458.
What languages does Dr. Frantz speak?
Dr. Frantz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Frantz typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Frantz 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. Frantz. 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Use of Assistive Devices
- Assistive Devices
- Medical Support Devices
- Adaptive Equipment
- Mobility Aids
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z978: Presence of other specified devices
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Frantz typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Frantz 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. Frantz. 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:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Frantz accept my insurance?
Dr. Frantz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 355-9458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frantz accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Frantz in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Frantz's office located?
What is Dr. Frantz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frantz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871880427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frantz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frantz
What is Dr. Megan Frantz's specialty?
Dr. Frantz is a Physiatrist near Charlotte, NC.
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 this Dr. Megan Frantz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Frantz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center, Redwood City Medical Center, Vacaville Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Megan Frantz accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Megan Frantz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Frantz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frantz's office at (704) 355-9458 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Frantz?
Please contact Dr. Frantz's office at (704) 355-9458 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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