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Who is Dr. Ellis, Physiatrist in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Dorothea Ellis, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ellis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (540) 725-1226.
What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?
Dr. Ellis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ellis typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Post-stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from stroke
- Stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain bleed
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
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
- I69151: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage affecting right dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Dorothea Ellis may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Ellis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?
Dr. Ellis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 725-1226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ellis accept in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Ellis in Roanoke, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?
Dr. Dorothea Ellis' Primary Practice
2331 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 725-1226
What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316385131.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellis
What is Dr. Dorothea Ellis's specialty?
Dr. Ellis is a Physiatrist near Roanoke, VA.
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. Dorothea Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ellis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo 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 Dorothea Ellis accepting new patients in Roanoke, VA?
Yes, Dr. Dorothea Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorothea Ellis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (540) 725-1226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorothea Ellis?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (540) 725-1226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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