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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Southwell, Neurosurgeon in Durham, NC?
Dr. Derek Southwell, MD, PHD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Southwell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Southwell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Southwell’s office at (800) 266-3853.
What languages does Dr. Southwell speak?
Dr. Southwell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Southwell typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Southwell 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. Southwell. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Does Dr. Southwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Southwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 266-3853 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Southwell accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Southwell in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Southwell's office located?
Dr. Derek Southwell's Primary Practice
40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710
(800) 266-3853
3000 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 311
Harris Smith Ob/Gyn 3000 Meadowmont Village Circle Suite 311
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
What is Dr. Southwell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Southwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316236912.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Southwell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Southwell
What is Dr. Derek Southwell's specialty?
Dr. Southwell is a Neurosurgeon near Durham, NC.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Derek Southwell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Southwell is affiliated with Duke University 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 Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derek Southwell accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Derek Southwell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Southwell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Southwell's office at (800) 266-3853 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Southwell?
Please contact Dr. Southwell's office at (800) 266-3853 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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