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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scruggs, Physiatrist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Justin Scruggs, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Scruggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scruggs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scruggs’s office at (919) 781-4541.
What languages does Dr. Scruggs speak?
Dr. Scruggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Scruggs treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Scruggs 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. Scruggs. 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.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (Disc-Related)
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Canal Narrowing from Disc
- Lumbar Disc Compression
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back causing Stenosis
- Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9953: Intervertebral disc stenosis of neural canal of lumbar region
- M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Neck and Upper Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck/Upper Back with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck/Upper Back
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain in Neck/Upper Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5013: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, cervicothoracic region
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Scruggs perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Justin Scruggs may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scruggs' office.
Does Dr. Scruggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Scruggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 781-4541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scruggs accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Scruggs in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Scruggs' office located?
Dr. Justin Scruggs' Primary Practice
40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 781-4541
What is Dr. Scruggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scruggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063615821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scruggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scruggs
What is Dr. Justin Scruggs's specialty?
Dr. Scruggs is a Physiatrist near Durham, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Scruggs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Justin Scruggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scruggs 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
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Is Justin Scruggs accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Justin Scruggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justin Scruggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scruggs's office at (919) 781-4541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Justin Scruggs?
Please contact Dr. Scruggs's office at (919) 781-4541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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