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Dr. Nicholas Vlahos, DO

Physiatrist

Savannah, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vlahos, Physiatrist in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Nicholas Vlahos, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vlahos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vlahos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vlahos’s office at (917) 613-6455.

    What languages does Dr. Vlahos speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    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
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Limb Loss
    • Traumatic Amputation
    • Accidental Limb Loss
    • Severed Limb
    • Amputation Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S88119A: Complete traumatic amputation at level between knee and ankle, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

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

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Vlahos may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vlahos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vlahos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 613-6455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vlahos accept in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Vlahos in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • H & R Block

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • New Era Life Insurance

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vlahos' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Vlahos' Primary Practice

    6510 Seawright Dr

    Savannah, GA 31406

    (917) 613-6455

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    Dr. Nicholas Vlahos' Practice 2

    107 Seagrass Station Rd

    Bluffton, SC 29910

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

    Dr. Vlahos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932514700.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vlahos?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Vlahos's specialty?

    Dr. Vlahos is a Physiatrist near Savannah, GA.

    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. Nicholas Vlahos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vlahos is affiliated with Memorial Health, Piedmont Augusta 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 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. Nicholas Vlahos accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Vlahos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Vlahos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vlahos' office at (917) 613-6455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Vlahos?

    Please contact Dr. Vlahos' office at (917) 613-6455 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vlahos' office located?

    Dr. Vlahos' offices are located in Savannah, GA and Bluffton, SC.